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But few can realize the task involved in the publication of a work' of this kind. 
We have to contend against ignorance, prejudice and selfishness. Ignorance of 
some people as to our objects, many refusing to give their names, for fear they 
will be used for some swindling purpose; or their politics, lest it be used 
to their discredit; or how much property they own, fearing it is to increase their 
taxes. Prejudice of people who have subscribed through agents for publications, 
and, not having received what they expected, have forever thereafter sworn war- 
fare against all agents, without discriminating, or taking into consideration the 
absolute necessity of employing men under certain circumstances as the media 
between publisher and people. Selfishness by citizens who expect to have pub- 
lished, gratuitously, every thing they see fit to send us, which usually is of a per- 
sonal nature, or not relevant matter, and if published would be of no general 
interest, therefore we deem best to suppress it, thereby receiving their outspoken 
enmity. For this work we do not claim perfection; that would be an impossi- 
bility. Most townships have been gone over thoroughly, but still there are 
undoubtedly errors, mostly in spelling names and in dates. We have several 
cases in Bureau County where members of the same family spell their names in 
different ways, and a number of cases where the dates of births, of marriages, or 
when they came into the county, were improbable, and when brought to their 
notice, they had made a mistake generally of ten years in calculation. We give 
our agents the most positive instructions to be especially careful in getting 
names and dates, but ofttimes men are indifferent in givi/ig required information, 
and when met on the road, at the threshing machine, or in the rain or cold, the 
information is given hurriedly or carelessly, and our agents are obliged to put it 
down as given them, and when copied, mistakes necessarily occur. 

We have endeavored to get the names of all tax-payers and voters. We have 
about 7,400 names, the vote being about 6,100, which shows we could not have 
missed many. In our History of the County we have endeavored to give an 
interesting, condensed, and correct sketch. Our History of Illinois will give the 
reader some interesting and valuable historical facts. Our Laws should be 
carefully read by every business man and farmer; they contain invaluable 
information. In fact we have toiled long and at great expense, and have far 
exceeded our promises to make everything in these pages interesting and valu- 
able, and all you could expect or wish, and in your criticisms, please to bear in 
mind that in gathering, compiling and publishing a volume of this kind, perfec- 
tion would be an impossibility. 

We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Bureau 
County for their kind treatment, and for assistance rendered us in providing 
information for this work. They are too numerous to here name, but justice 
requires us to especially mention those of the editors oi Bureau County Republican, 
Bureau County Tribune, and N. Matson, Esq. 

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Contents 



MISCEllANKOUS. 

PAGE. 

ABi-lciiltural Statistics Of Bureiiu Co 119 

Population of liiueau Coiuitv 172 

Vote "f llun-au Vn '. 116-118 

l-opillatloTi of III,- I'nllril Slalrs 82 

ro|>iilatioi, of fifi, l'n,Hip;il r ^ 82 

Pol.iilali.Miaii.l Ar.Mol ihr 1 nih-.l Sliilr. 83 

Population ,,r l'iiiiri|,al rilk-s in 111.- W'.niil 83 

I'opiilalioi, ,,r lIliTi.iis 84 A 85 

TowiisliiiidrKMiilzalloii mi 

VillUKfroi- alioii 1B7 

TlUMI (Iniriiiin.-iit Hi7 

Illli.'i.lU r,| -^MrirlicS, LOl|f;fS. Ctc 1 (i8 

lilt'" I I ■ I' 82 

Mi-" I I i il'lr 82 

Mill"" I'M". .iii> Front J-aL't. 

I1IIMIM-. I. I, ,11 Tuo 

Too LKlfS amlcliailKes 17B 

County Poor Jarju 114 

liureau County Agricuttural Society 119 

TOWNSHIP DIBKCTOKV. 

Arisple Township 262 

Bureau " 365 

Berlin " 348 

Clarion " 236 

Conconl " 329 

Hover ■ •• 228 

Fairlicld " 383 

(jreenviilf '■ 376 

Uold ■■ 396 

Hall •• 242 

Incllantowu " 246 

Leepertown •' 324 

Lamoille " 302 

Manlius " 368 

^Macou ■■ 398 

Mineral " 213 

Milo " 314 

Neponset •■ 388 

Ohio •• 221 

Princeton " 177 

selby " 370 

Wyanet •■ 275 

Wheatland ". 355 

Westlield •• a85 

Walnut ■• 293 

PORTRAITS. 

Bailey Jno.M 183 

Baldwin Hon. Clias 147 

Cook Prof. Wni. J 237 

Cor.ss C. C 363 

Ferris li. S 129 

Kassett E. W 309 

Henderson Hon. Tlios. .1 Ill 

HarrlnKtouPiof.Ueo.il 273 

Keith M. J ai9 

Matson N 93 

Miller Jaeol) 165 

McricrE. K 201 

Otlcy (ieorge 399 

Shaulieiia l-rontlspieee. 

Stetson Kzra, M.l) 381 

Stewart J. B 3a7 

Whiting Hon. L. D 2.55 

HISTORICAL. 

History of Illinois 13 

History of Bureau County 86 

Early Settlenieut 86 

Indians 88 

CivilJurisdIction 89 

Settlers driven from their homes 90 

Black Hawk War 91 

Third Indian War 92 

Hampshire Colony 95 

Organization of Bureau Co 96 

Geography of County 97 

Government Surveys 97 



Page. 

Mliieralogical 98 

Providence Colony 98 

Township Organization 99 

Perils of Early Settlement 99 

Military 100 

Settlers at different Pol nts 102 

Canal 103 

Rail Roads 104 

Swamp Lands 104 

Politics 105 

llellglou 1U7 

.Settling different parts 107 

Religious and Educational Interests 173 

Memories ofShaubena 113 

Sketch of Arlington 152 

Bureau Junction 159 

Buda 146 

Dover 154 

DePue 158 

Lamoille 135 

Maiden 156 

Mineral 157 

Neponset 150 

Ohio 139 

Princeton 120 

Sheffield 143 

Tlskllwa 141 

Van Orin 160 

Walnut 138 

Wjaiiel 153 

Small Places 161. 162. 163 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATK LAWS. 

Bills of exchange and proniissoi-v notes 45 

Interest " 45 

Descent 45 

Wills and estates 46 

Taxes 48 

Jurisdiction of Courts 48 

County Courts 49 

Limitation of action 49 

^larrled women 49 

Exemption from forced sale 50 

Estrays 51 

Deeds and Mortgages 51 

Game 52 

Weights and measures 52 

Millers 53 

Marks and brands 53 

Adoption of children 54 

Surveyors and surveys 54 

Koads 55 

Drainage 57 

Paupers 58 

Fences 60 

Damage from Tresiiuss HI 

Landlord and Teiia iit 61 

Liens 64 

Delinltlouof Coinmerelal Terms 65 

Cliureh Organization 79 

Suggestion to Persons purchasing Books by 

Subscription 80 

Foriu of Blank Note 66 

'* Order 6b 

Receipt 66 

Bills of Purchase 66 

Articles of Agreement 67 

" Clerk for Services 67 

BillsofSale 68 

Bonds 68 

Chattel Mortgage 69 

" Lease of Buildiugs 71 

Landlord's Agreement 72 

Tenant's " 72 

'• Notice Tenant to Quit 73 

Tenant's Notice to Quit 73 

" Real Estate Mortgage to Secure 

Monev 73 

Warranty Deed 74 

Quitclaim Deed 75 

Release 76 

■• Formof Win 77 

•■ Codicil 79 




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History of Illinois. 



The name of tliis beautiful Prairie State is derived from lUim, a 
Delaware word signifying Superior Men. It has a French termination, 
and is a symbol of how the two races — the French and the Indians — 
were intermixed during the early history of the country. 

The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit- 
ants of the soil whose jjrowess in savage warfare long withstood the 
combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less 
savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were 
once a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile 
region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted 
and struggled long and hard to -wrest from them. By the fortunes of 
war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved 
Rock," on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their 
last tragedy, where, it is said, the entu-e tribe starved rather than sur- 
render. 

EARLY DISCOVERIES. 

The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun- 
dred j^ears. Thej'' are a part of that movement which, from the begin- 
ning to the middle of the seventeenth century, brought the French 
Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi, 
and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical 
authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico, 
and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains. 

The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the 
Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the 
French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil- 
derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in 
which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the 
agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673. 
These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois. 
In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago. 
He had been sent by Talon as an agent of the Canadian government to 
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14 HISTOET OF THT?! STATE OF II.T.INOIS. 

call a great peace convention of Western Imliaus at Green Bay, prepara- 
tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was 
deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the frieud- 
sliip and co-operation of tiie Indians, far and near, before venturing upon 
an enterprise whicli their hostility might render disastrous, and which 
their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ; 
and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes 
throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro- 
tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green 
Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a 
bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was thei-e- 
fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois. 

Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis- 
sionaries. Fathers Claude Allouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard 
of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin 
and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo- 
tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries 
penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the 
Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in 
his journejr, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin. 

The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. 
They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover 
the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a 
Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and 
devotion in extending the Romau Catholic religion among the Indians. 
Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far 
Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The 
following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he 
instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and 
founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here 
he remained, devoting a portion of liis time to the study of the Illinois 
language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission 
from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By 
the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered 
the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and 
returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. 

On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of 
the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The 
following year he returned and established among them the mission of 
the Immaculate ViT-gin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded 
in Illinois and in tire Mississippi Valley. Tlie intervening winter he 
had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a 
few lea-^-ues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF" ILLINOIS. 15 

act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way back to Green 
Bay, May 18, 1675. 

FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION. 

The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi- 
nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar- 
quette and JoUet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin," 
above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having 
passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which 
and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort 
Creveooeur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is 
now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen 
just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, liowever, to a 
temporary existence; From this point, LaSalle determined to descend 
the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two 
years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of 
getting materials with which to rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of 
Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro- 
quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of 
the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation. 
Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following graphic 
account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions 
on their return : 

" At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene 
which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like 
silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the 
town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which 
had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more 
hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been 
placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the 
devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of 
the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near 
approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and 
swarms of buzzards were discovered glutting their loathsome stomachs 
on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the 
growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the 
pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their 
contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected 
blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." ' 

Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the 
lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had 
been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still 



16 HISTOItV OF THIC STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

Oil (lie stocks and but slightly iiijured. After fuitlier fruitless search, 
failiijg to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself 
and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint- 
ing attached a letter addressed to Touti. 

Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among 
the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. Tiiese were friendly to the French. 
One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap- 
tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle." 

GENIUS OF LaSALLE. 

We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such 
bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was 
wealthy, but lie renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the 
Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666. 
The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the 
proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con- 
vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large 
tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade. 
He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in 
exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited 
the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the 
heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to 
the falls at Louisville. 

In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered 
that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were 
ol)liged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of 
Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower 
lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the 
Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly b}^ canoes, pad- 
dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across 
the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This 
being tlie route by which they reached tlie Northwest, accounts for the 
fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor- 
hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening 
the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce 
by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and 
thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St. 
Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive 
purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements 
and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first 
step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake 
Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. .17 

city of Kingston, Canada. Here he obtained a grant of land from the 
French crown and a bod}^ of troops by which he beat back the invading 
Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas- 
terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his 
next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his 
outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success- 
ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated by a 
strange combination of untoward circumstances. The Jesuits evidently 
hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them 
and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of 
his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine 
he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there 
would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark 
canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com- 
mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans 
excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and 
revolt into the ranks of his own companions, and finally led to the foul 
assassination by which his great achievements were prematurely ended. 
In 1682, LaSalle, having completed his vessel at Peoria, descended 
the Mississippi to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. Erecting a 
standard on which he inscribed the arms of France, he took formal pos- 
session of the whole valley of the mighty river, in the name of Louis 
XIV., then reigning, in honor of whom he named the country Louisiana. 
LaSalle then went to Fiance, was appointed Governor, and returned 
with a fleet and immigrants, for the purpose of planting a colony in Illi- 
nois. They arrived in due time in the Gulf of Mexico, but failing to 
find the mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his 
supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on 
Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a 
stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants, 
calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico, 
in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to 
find his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel 
on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the 
valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was 
shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687. 

Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks 
of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac- 
ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating 
the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of 
carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by 
the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this 
continent might have been far different from what we now behold." 



18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OK ILLINOIS. 



EARLY SETTLEMENTS. 

A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas- 
kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in 
1682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to 
Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi 
in St. Clair County. Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at 
least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now 
pretty well settled that Cahokia is the older place, and ranks as the oldest 
permanent settlement in Illinois, as well as in the Mississippi Valley. 
The reason for the removal of the old Kaskaskia settlement and mission, 
was probably because the dangerous and difficult route by Lake Michigan 
and the Chicago portage had been almost abandoned, and travelers and 
traders passed down and up the Mississippi by the Fox and Wisconsin 
River route. They removed to the vicinity of the Mississippi in order 
to be in the line of travel from Canada to Louisiana, that is, the lower 
part of it, for it was all Louisiaiui then south of the lakes. 

During the period of French rule in Louisiana, the population prob- 
ably never exceeded ten thousand, including wliites and blacks. Within 
that portion of it now included in Indiana, trading posts were established 
at the principal Miami villages wliich stood on • the head waters of the 
Maumee, the Wea villages situated at Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and 
the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes ; all of which were probably 
visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven- 
teenth century. 

In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of 
considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, liad 
been founded by DTberville, in 1699; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had 
founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien- 
ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi- 
nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in 1730 they 
embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con- 
verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the 
country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set- 
tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth 
of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St. 
Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles 
above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ; , 
Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu- 
ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres. 
To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side 
of the Mississippi. These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19 

the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best 
days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it 
passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not 
exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had 
decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had 
established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia. 

Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi 
Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command 
of Bienville. It stood on the east bank of the Mississippi, about eighteen 
miles below Kaskaskia, and was for some time the headquarters of the 
military commandants of the district of Illinois. 

In the Centennial Oration of Dr. Fowler, delivered at Philadelphia, 
by appointment of Gov. Beveridge, we find some interesting facts with 
regard to the State of Illinois, which we appropriate in this history: 

In 1682 Illinois became a possession of the French crown, a depend- 
ency of Canada, and a part of Louisiana. In 1765 the English flag was 
run up on old Fort Chartres, and Illinois was counted among the treas- 
ures of Great Britain. 

In 1779 it was taken from the English by Col. George Rogers Clark. 
This man was resolute in nature, wise in council, prudent in policy, bold 
in action, and heroic in danger. Few men who have figured in the his- 
tory of America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of 
first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the 
English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this 
achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir- 
ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded 
all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be 
republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and 
independence as the other States." 

In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found 
in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of 

THE " COMPACT OF 1787," 

and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn 
States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor- 
porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried 
to secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He 
was an emancipationist of that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery 
from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government; but 
the South voted him down as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as 
July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending. 
This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in 



20 • HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 

session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manaaseh Cutler, of 
Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri- 
tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe. 

The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice, 
the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete 
one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that 
once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the 
breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his 
A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken 
degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He 
had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific 
examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only 
to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle- 
man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting 
face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman 
in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase 
a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony. 
It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on 
the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur- 
chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made 
Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand 
for 5,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson 
and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia 
had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit, 
and this was a good opportunity to do something. 

Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was 
crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern 
region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira- 
tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to 
dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest. 

The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote 
against him, because many of the constituents of her members were 
interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making 
friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobh}', 
was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he 
dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states- 
manship that has ever adorned an}' human law book. He borrowed from 
Jefferson the term " Articles of Compact," which, preceding tlie federal 
constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very 
closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before. 
Its most marked points were : 

1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever. 

2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 21 

and every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth 
of all the land, for public schools. 

3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the 
enactment of any law that should nullify pre-existing contracts. 

Be it forever remembered that this compact declared that " Religion, 
morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the 
happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always 
be encouraged." 

Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield. 
Giving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unless 
they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his 
horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila- 
delphia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was 
unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one 
man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted 
as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal. 

Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- 
consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated 
to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation 
was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty- 
nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the 
destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and 
tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee 
of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance 
was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way 
of the on-rushing sea of slavery. 

"With all this timely aid it %vas, after all, a most desperate and pro- 
tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was 
the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end 
of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old 
French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the 
State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their 
laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from 
the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections 
misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded 
the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling tlie 
country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North- 
erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing 
in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided 
in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy 
with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the 
deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settleis to 
retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their 



22 HISTORY OF THE STATE Of ILLINOIS. 

slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years 
of service and bondage for their children till they should become 
thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State 
in sixty days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses 
for which white men are fined. Eacli lash paid forty cents of the fine. A 
negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous 
laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for 
the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State. 

These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made 
to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed. 
It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new 
constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But 
slaves did not disappear from the census of tlie State until 1850. There 
were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added 
to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal 
heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and 
were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her. 

The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800, 
increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was 
adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag 
and two votes in the Senate. 

Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he 
recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. 

The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire 
bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this 
simple body actually enacted a very superior code. 

There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer 
skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis- 
lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes 
in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for 
every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people §100 on per- 
sonal security, and more on mortgages. Thej- actually passed a resolu- 
tion requesting the Secretai-y of the Treasury of the United States to 
receive these notes for land. The old French Lieutenant Governor, Col. 
Menard, put the resolution as follows: '' Gentlemen of the Senate : It is 
moved and seconded dat de notes of dis bank be made land-office money. 
All in favor of dat motion say aye ; all against it say no. It is decided 
in de affirmative. Now, gentlemen, I bet you one hundred dollar he 
never be land-office money !'■ Hard sense, like hard money, is always 
above par. 

This old Frenchman presents a fine figure up against the dark back- 
ground of most of his nation. They made no progress. Thej' clung to 
their earliest and simplest implements. They never wore hats or caps. 



HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 28 

They pulled their blankets over their heads in the winter like the Indians, 
with whom they freely intermingled. 

Demagogism had an early development. One John Grammar (only 
in name), elected to the Territorial and State Legislatures of 1816 and 
1836, invented the policy of opposing every new thing, saying, " If it 
succeeds, no one will ask who voted against it. If it proves a failure, he 
could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char- 
acter of D. P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was 
named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that 
his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a young man, 
and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means 
Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard- 
less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Qu'incy 
Adams to the Presidency. There wei-e four candidates in 1824, Jackson, 
Clay, Crawford, and John Quiiicy Adams. There being no choice by the 
people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that 
it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then 
went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost 
him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the 
times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150 
per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to 
10 per cent. 

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE. 

In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about 
160 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to 
North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered 
on. the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the 
thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600 
feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health 
maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean and perfect 
record. In freedom from fever and malarial diseases and consumptions, 
the three deadly enemies of the American Saxon, Illinois, as a State, 
stands without a superior. She furnishes one of the essential conditions 
of a great people — sound bodies. I suspect that this fact lies back of 
that old Delaware word, Illini, superior men. 

The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynas- 
ties and destinies have been strategical battles, chiefly the question of 
position. Thermopylse has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four 
centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this 
advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in 
the world, the vast region between the mountains — a valley that could 



24 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of 
the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which have been 
found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five 
miles of froritage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming 
the western and southern boundary, with the Ohio running along the 
southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State 
diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and 
Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con- 
necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi- 
gable water. 

But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the 
fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great 
valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs 
away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends, 
one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus 
seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ; 
there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made 
for use. 

The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro- 
duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen 
exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban- 
anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive 
spot known to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full 
of minsrals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ; 
with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and 
navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits 
of the South ; within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, cop- 
per, lead, and zinc ; containing and controlling the great grain, cattle, 
pork, and lumber markets of the world, it is not strange that Illinois has 
the advantage of position. 

This advantage has been supplemented by the character of the popu- 
lation. In the early days when Illinois was first admitted to the Union, 
her population were chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the 
conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in 
from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non- 
native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ; 
Ohio gave 162,623 ; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352; the entire South gave 
us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandina- 
vian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her 
people of foreign birth. 



HISTOKY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 25 



PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT. 

One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is 
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi 
Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State. 
It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message. 
In 1821, the Legislature appropriated f 10,000 for surveying the route. 
Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at 
1600,000 or $700,000. It finally cost 18,000,000. In 1825, a law was 
passed to incorporate the Canal Company, but no stock was sold. In 
1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land 
on the line of the work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed, 
and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35, 
George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was, 
doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it 
became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the 
work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost the State a large 
amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus 
that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a 
speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But 
it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of 
over $111,000. 

Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever 
broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant t3'pe in 
Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the 
entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's 
farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers 
without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough 
were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the 
United States. 

Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship- 
load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with 
speculators and their money. 

This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not 
one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement 
without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the 
construction of 1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc- 
tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements. 
There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or 
canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis- 
tribution of $200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre- 
dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of 



26 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the 
same time. The appi'opriations for these vast improvements were over 
$12,000,000, and commissioners were ajipointed to borrow the money on 
the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in the early days of 
railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole 
counties with scarcel}'' a cabin ; and that the population of the State was 
less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which 
these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the 
light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature 
throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It 
was Hercules in tlie cradle. 

At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey 
Oilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing 
trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the 
bank with them. 

In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded 
with a debt of f 14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only 
towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo. 
This debt Avas to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas- 
ury, and when the Stale had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when 
there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay 
the interest of, the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all 
these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate. Gov. 
Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through 
in triumph. 

Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in 
the history of the development of Illinois, let us next brieiiy consider the 

MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE. 

It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty 
miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to 
sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for 
one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French 
towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or help. 
It produces nearly everything green in the' temperate and tropical zones. 
She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow. 
Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral 
wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has-coal, iron, 
lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay, 
common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing 
needed for a high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of 
all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27 

handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical 
signs, but long before we get up into the millions and billions the human 
mind drops down from comprehension to mere symbolic apprehension. 

When I tell you that nearly four-fifths of the entire State is under- 
laid with a deposit of coal more than forty feet thick on the average (now 
estimated, by recent surveys, at seventj'' feet thick), you can get some 
idea of its amount, as you do of the amount of the national debt. There 
it is ! 41,000 square miles — one vast mine into which you could put 
any of the States; in which you could bury scores of European and 
ancient empires, and have room enough all round to work without know- 
ing that they had been sepulchered there. 

Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the 
world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000 
square miles of coal ; Spain, 3,000;. France, 1,719 ; Belgium, 578 ; Illinois 
about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000 
square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000 
square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in 
Illinois. 

Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent 
a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with 
the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could 
be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's weddings and working 
ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right 
on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years. 

Great Britain uses enough mechanical power to-day to give to each 
man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen 
untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. No wonder 
the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be 
found in the palace of good old King Arthur. Think, if you can conceive 
of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois, 
impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our 
comfort. 

At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be 
exhausted in 250 j'-ears. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion 
either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or 
to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization. 

COAL IS KING. 

At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the 
deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall 
be an everlasting kingdom. 

Let us turn now from this reserve power to the annual products of 



2s HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

the State. We shall not be humiliated in this field. Here we strike the 
secret of our national credit. Nature provides a market in the constant 
appetite of the race. Men must eat, and if we can furnish the provisions 
we can command the treasure. All that a man hath will he give for his 
hfe. 

According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels 
of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the 
Union. She raised last year 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as 
much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United 
States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the 
hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that 
the hay crop of the countiy is worth more than the cotton crop. The 
hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C, 
and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity, 
as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your 
coffee and condensed milk; and walk back from the coast for many a 
league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos- 
phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing 
herd ; then j^ou will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State, 
where the grass often grows sixteen feet high. 

The value of her farm implements is !|211,000,000, and the value of 
her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year 
she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that 
were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork 
is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe 
have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry 
in boxes, like drj' goods, the world has become the market. 

The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to 
uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star 
of emjjire. 

Illinois marketed i^57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more 
than any other State, and a seventh of all the States. 

Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list 
of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States. 

Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of 
improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000 
acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of 
farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani- 
mals for slaughter; number of hogs; amount of pork; number of horses 
— three times as many as Kentuckj', the horse State. 

Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of 
postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of 
lumber sold in her markets. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 29 

Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list 
comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good 
for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub- 
lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of farm products and imple- 
ments, and of live stock ; in tons of coal mined. 

The shipping of Illinois is only second to New York. Out of one 
port during the Inisiness hours of the season of navigation she sends forth 
a vessel every ten minutes. This does not include canal boats, which go 
one every five minutes. No wonder she is only second in number of 
bankers and brokers or in physicians and surgeons. 

She is third in colleges, teachers and schools; cattle, lead, hay, 
flax, sorghum and beeswax. 

She is fourth in population, in children enrolled in public schools, in 
law schools, in butter, potatoes and carriages. 

She is fifth in value of real and personal property, in theological 
seminaries and colleges exclusively for women, in milk sold, and in boots 
and shoes manufactured, and in book-binding. 

She is only seventh in the production of wood, while she is the 
twelfth in area. Surely that is well done for the Prairie State. She now 
has much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago. 

A few leading industries will justify emphasis. She manufactures 
$205,000,000 worth of goods, which places her well up toward New York 
and Pennsylvania. The number of her manufacturing establishments 
increased from 1860 to 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350 
per cent,, and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued 
5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to 
New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States, 
worth f 686, 458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train 
long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her 
stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen- 
gers, an average of 36 J- miles, or equal to taking her entire population twice 
across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within five miles of 
a railroad, and less than two per cent, is more than fifteen miles away. 

The State has a large financial interest in the Illinois Central railroad. 
The road was incorporated in 1850, and the State gave each alternate sec- 
tion for six miles on each side, and doubled the price of the remaining 
land, so keeping herself good. The road received 2,595,000 acres of land, 
and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. Tlie State 
receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about $7,000,000. It 
is practically the people's road, and it has a most able and gentlemanly 
management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, f 111,000, 
and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for. 



30 HISTORY OF THE STATK Ob" ILLINOIS. 



THE RELIGION AND MORALS 



of the State keep step with her pi'oductions and growth. She was born 
of the missionaiy spirit. It was a minister who secured for her the ordi- 
nance of 1787, by which she has been saved from sla'stery, ignorance, and 
dishonesty. Rev. Mr. Wiley, pastor of a Scotch congregation in Randolpli 
County, petitioned the Constitutional Convention of 1818 to recognize 
•Jesus Christ as king, and the Scriptures as the only necessary guide and 
book of law. The convention did not act in the case, and the old Cove- 
nanters refused to accept citizenship. They never voted until 1824, when 
the slavery question was submitted to the people; then they all voted 
against it and cast the determining votes. Conscience has predominated 
whenever a great moral question has been submitted to the people. 

But little mob violence has ever been felt in tlie State. In 1817 
regulators disposed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory. 
The Mormon indignities finall}" awoke the same spirit. Alton was also 
the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoj- was added to the list of 
martjTS. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives 
to the State unrufiSed peace. 

With ^22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations, 
the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that 
alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from 
the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman. 
We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only 
fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant 
corner of a street: not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote 
part of the county : but because conscience guards the very portals of the 
air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues 
within the State 9,.500.000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives 
still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth 
that of New York and one-half that of Pennsylvania. 

Illinois never had but one duel between her own citizens. In Belle- 
ville, in 1820, Ali)honso Stewart and William Bennett arranged to vindi- 
cate injured honor. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and make 
them shoot blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted some- 
thing, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun and killed Stewart. 
He then fled the State. After two years he was caught, tried, convicted, 
and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code 
of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois. 

The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent 
according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all 
public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers foUowed this rule. Gov. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 31 

Ford says: "Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable 
benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them 
are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion 
of the people." 

In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance 
of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and 
the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per 
cent, of all the rest to 

EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS. 

The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking 
morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible 
in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have 
11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or 
Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to 
blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great 
States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first 
college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E. 
church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson- 
ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap- 
tists built Shurtleif College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox 
College, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians built Jubilee College, 
at Peoria, in 1847. After these early years colleges have rained down. 
A settler could hardly encamp on the prairie but a college would spring 
up by his wagon. The State now has one very well endowed and equipped 
university,' namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six 
colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow- 
ment. 

Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister in tne 
State. He settled at Rock Spring, in St. Clair County, 1820, and left his 
impress on the State. Before 1837 only party papers were published, but 
Mr. Peck published a Gazetteer of Illinois. Soon after John Russell, of 
Bluffdale, published essays and tales showing genius. Judge James Hall 
published The Illinois Monthly Magazine with great ability, and an annual 
called The Western Souvenir, which gave him an enviable fame all over the 
United States. From these beginnings lUinois has gone on till she has 
more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the 
■44,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she 
has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is 
marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in 
1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in 
1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade. 

This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age, 



82 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 



THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS. 

I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I 
can at best give you only a broken sj'nopsis of her deeds, and you must 
put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been 
foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds, 
her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi. 

When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them- 
selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and 
Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois 
soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten. 
But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and 
foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put 
into her own regiments for the United States government 25(3,000 men, 
and into the array through other States enough to swell the number to 
290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of' the federal government in 
all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000. 
She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law 
of Congress in 1864 — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to 
forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted 
to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the 
basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least 
in the trying time, was far above any other State. 

Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every 
able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the 
quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days, 
for whom no credit was asked. Wlien Mr. Lincoln's attention was called 
to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied, 
"The country needs the sacrifice. We must put tlie whip on the free 
horse.'" In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country 
73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu- 
lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers, 
and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary, 
she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon- 
ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the 
fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers 
and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father 
and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they 
pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left. 
The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get 
the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches 
from which every male member went to the army. Do you want to know 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 33 

what these heroes from Illinois did in the field ? Ask any soldier with a 
good record of his own, who is thus able to judge, and he will tell you 
that the Illinois men went in to win. It is common history that the greater 
victories were won in the West. When everything else looked dark Illi- 
nois was gaining victories all down the river, and dividing the confederacy. 
Sherman took with him on his great march forty-live regiments of Illinois 
infantry, three companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He 
could not avoid 

GOING TO THE SEA; 

If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on. 
Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ; 
there is a mighty sight of fight iu 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers 
brought home 300 battle-fiags. The first United States flag that floated 
over Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent messengers and nurses to 
every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said, 
'• These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them." 

When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward 
with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and 
their families. 

Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S. 
Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United 
States. 

One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all 
hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and 
of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. 

The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difiicult on account of its 
symmetry'. 

In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty. 
And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length 
and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe," 
voted for him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other 
man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When 
his plans were too vast for our compi'ehension, and his faith in the cause 
too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all 
dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us; when not one ray 
shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at, the 
South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men here 
seemed almost in the minority ; when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest 
cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and 
contractors were leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate 
republic : when every thing else had failed us, we looked at this calm, 
patient man standing like a rock in the storm, and said : " Mr. ]>incoln 



34 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF lLLI^f01S. 

is honest, and we can trust him still." Holding to this single point with 
the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he 
brought us through to victory. 

His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. Witli su(!h 
certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his 
foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic. 

He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his meraor}^ shall shed a 
glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his- 
tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, but, taken at all 
points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of 
6,000 years. An administrator, he saved the nation in the x'erils of 
unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their 
success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to 
another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the 
foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy 
utider the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan. 
A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times, 
he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no 
thought of malice, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of 
selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer, 
he was dropped into. these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that 
is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming- 
time the representative of the divine idea of free government. 

It is not too much to say that away down in the future, when the 
republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great 
war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ; 
when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of 
the stranger; then the generations looking this way shall see the great 
president as the supreme figure in this vortex of historvi 

CHICAGO. 

It is impossible in our brief space to give more than a meager sketch 
of such a city as Chicago, which is in itself the greatest marvel of the 
Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water, 
and next of fire; sown in weakness, and raised in power; planted among 
the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ; 
sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, and rocked on the bosom of the sea ; 
the youngest city of the world, and still the eye of the prairie, as Damas- 
cus, the oldest city of the world, is the eye of tlie desert. Witli a com- 
merce far exceeding that of Corinth on her isthmus, in the lughway to 
the East; with the defenses of a continent piled around her l)y the thou- 
sand miles, making her far safer than Rome on the banks of the Tiber ; 



HISTORY OF TIIK STATE OF ILLINOIS. 35 

w hli Schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con- 
spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first 
Carthage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set 
your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of 
its growth, illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the 
divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi- 
bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her 
importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized 
world. 

When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact 
was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all 
lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not 
shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red- 
dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All 
eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and suffered amid the 
scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylse, or 
Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill. 

Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common 
property of mankind. 

The early history of tJie city is full of interest, just as the early his- 
tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property, 
and is cherished by every patriot. 

Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000 
acres in 1869, and, liaving now a population of more than 500,000, it com- 
mands general attention. 

The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the 
West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796.- John 
Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which 3rear Fort Dearborn was 
erected. 

A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time 
of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not tJie city. It was merely a 
cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set- 
tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were 
divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one 
against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced 
560 acres. 

The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain 
and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first 
exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports 
first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so 
weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the 
wagon-load in the street. 

I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long 



3fi HISTORY OF THIO STATK OF ILLINOIS. 

line of wagons alony Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the 
bags, and examined the grain, and made their hids. That manner of 
business had to cease with the day of small things. Now our elevators 
will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The cash value of the produce 
handled in a year is 1215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000 
tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each 
minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United 
States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1853 the receipts of 
grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in 
1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and 
doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain 
markets in Europe. 

The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In 
1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The 
manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000. 

No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate 
that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came 
thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But 
who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852, 
there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The 
old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now, 
who can count the trains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or 
connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering 
iu to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north 
of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads, 
you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world, 
as New York is the commercial city of this continent; and, second, that 
the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is 
this city. The lake fui-nishes the only break in the spokes, and this 
seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See 
the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections. 

Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There 
is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping 
along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior 
regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left, 
swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months 
in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural 
belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another 
branch, not so far north, feeling for the heart of the Badger State. 
Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con- 
nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, 
Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road, 
the Chicago, Biu-lington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 37 

branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River. 
I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, ou7- Illinois Central, 
described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around 
we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The 
Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsbm-gh, Fort Wayne & 
Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen- 
tral and Great Western, give us many highwaj's to the seaboard. Thus we 
reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf 
itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts- 
burgh and Philadelphia, and New York. North and south run the water 
courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to 
make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that 
stretch from ocean to ocean. 

This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce 
must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles 
of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth 
in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible 
instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure 
one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her 
citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural 
order of events, they will not be easily diverted. 

There is still another showing to all this. The connection between 
New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit- 
ably through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas 
Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne. 
But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to 
Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actualh^ leav- 
ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota, 
Montana, and Washington Tei-ritory will find their great market in Chi- 
cago. 

But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or 
fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city. 
Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look- 
ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago, 
Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore & 
Ohio; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail- 
road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada 
Southern ; the Chicago and IlUnois River Railroad. These, with their 
connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in 
process of erection, give to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new 
tributaries from the richest land on the continent. Thus there will l)e 
added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this citw r.ot 
less than 11,000,000,000. 



38 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

Add to all this transijorting power the ships that sail oue every nine 
minutes of the business hours of the season of navigation ; add, also, the 
canal boats that leave one every five minutes during the same time — and 
you will see something of the business of the city. 

THE COMMERCE OF THIS CITY 

has been leaping along to keep pace with the growth of the country 
around us. In 1852, our commerce reached the hopeful sum of 
#20,000,000. In 1870 it reached -$100,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed 
up above $150,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that. 

One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain 
enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a 
semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is 
not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal 
is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. Tiie great ocean 
vessels will continue to control the trade. 

The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in 
1875, 1639,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000. 
The rate of taxes is less than in anj"- other great citj'. 

The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu- 
lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the. ages of six 
and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record. 

In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, wlio went 
on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers 
and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail 
a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post- 
master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes 
for the nabobs and literary men. 

It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the 
active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to 
a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the 
intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place, 
that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to 
Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory 
immediately tributary to St. Louis. 

The improvements that have characterized the city are as startling 
as the city itself. In 1831, Mark Beaubien established a ferry over the 
idver, and put himself under bonds to carry aU the citizens free for the 
privilege of charging strangers. Now there are twenty-four large bridges 
and two tunnels. 

In 1833 the government expended $30,000 on the harbor. Then 
commenced that series of manceuvers with the river that has made it- oue 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 39 

of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of 
the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the 
foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now 
is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts 
had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake 
street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in 
which to turn around. 

In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned b}^ plank 
roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you 
out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The 
wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 1840 water was 
delivered by peddlers in carts or by hand. Then a twenty-five horse- 
power engine pushed it through hollow or bored logs along the streets 
till 1854, when it was introduced into the houses by new works. The 
first fire-engine was used in 1835, and the first steam fire-engine in 1859. 
Gas was utilized for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Chris- 
tian Association was organized in 1858, and horse railroads carried them 
to their work in 1859. The museum was opened in 1863. The alarm 
telegraph adopted in 1864. The opera-house built in 1865. The city 
grew from 560 acres in 1833 to 23,000 in 1869. In 1834, the taxes 
amounted to $48.90, and the trustees of the town borrowed |60 more for 
opening and improving streets. In 1835, the legislature authorized a loan 
of $2,000, and the treasurer and street commissioners resigned rather than 
plunge the town into such a gulf. 

Now the city embraces 36 square miles of territory, and has 30 miles 
of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed 
by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average 
of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water 
of the city is above all competition. It is received througli two tunnels 
extending to a crib iii the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy- 
sis fails to detect any impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface, 
it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in 
diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per 
day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long, 
running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal- 
lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water- 
mains. 

The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting 
the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting • 
the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels 
under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the 
turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the 
old abominations, and making decency possible. They redound about 



40 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and 
to the health of the city. 

That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul, 
the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been 
touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely 
women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk- 
ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch- 
ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them. 
But when once they are aroused on some subject, thej^ put on new pro- 
portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out 
from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power. 
Tliey have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder 
why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city. 

There is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the 
other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth, 
a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon 
ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are 
disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has 
been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all 
the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation. 

The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are, 
first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and 
receiving points ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that 
do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities. 
They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both 
these laws help Chicago. 

The tide of trade is eastward — not up or down the map, but across 
the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 miles to gather in the 
business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year, 
and the facilities for seven months can do the work for twelve. Then the 
great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping 
south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis- 
tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati, 
instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of 
dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than 
Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the 
springing up of any other great city between them. 

St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also 
hurt. That will put New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running 
over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up 
the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea- 
port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis. 

Chicago is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one- 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 41 

fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast 
divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelpliia, 
Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the 
South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their 
treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery 
of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the 
thousand years ; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a 
summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that 
insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits 
of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder 
of to-day, and will be the city of the future. 

MASSACRE AT PORT DEARBORN. 

During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring 
events. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of 
Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs. 
Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi- 
dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu- 
tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and 
a few Canadian voyageurs, with their wives and children. The soldiers 
and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terras with the Pottawattamies 
and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not 
win them from their attachment to the British. 

One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kiazie sat playing on his violin and 
his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing 
into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming: "The Indians! the 
Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up 
at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, 
when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined) 
living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took 
refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day 
old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the 
fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who 
hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several 
weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed. 

On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to 
Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, aud to distribute all the United 
States property to the Indians in the neighborhood — a most insane order. 
The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom 
than the commanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to make 
the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and 
let the Indians make distribution for themselves ; and while they are 
engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne. 



4a HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

Captain Heald held a council with the Indians on the afternoon oTt 
the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had l)een informed 
that treachery was designed — that the Indians intended to murder the 
white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain. 
Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a 
cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved 
his life. 

Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not 
to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among 
them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites. 
Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the munitions of 
war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other 
property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into 
the river, the muskets broken up and destroj'ed. 

Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said : 
■" Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the 
march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had 
crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty 
going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the 
surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com- 
plaints and threats. 

On the following day when preparations were making to leave the 
fort, and all the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend- 
ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs. Heald, was discovered upon 
the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far 
distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief, 
having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior, Little Turtle. When 
news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this 
force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late. 
Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and 
arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the loth. 

It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications 
were positive that the savages intended to murder the white people ; and 
when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was 
like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa- 
sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul. 

Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token 
of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt. 
Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped by his 
personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied 
them, leaving his family in a boat in charge o^ a friendly Indian, to be 
taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of 
his death. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 4S 

The procession moved slowly along the 'lake shore till they reached 
the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach, when the Pottawattamie 
escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those 
hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had 
kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back. Wells exclaim- 
ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were 
quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the 
little hills wliich the treacherous savages had made the covert for their 
murderous attack. Tbe white troops charged upon the. Indians, drove 
them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty- 
four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly 
Miamis having fled at the oatset) against five hundred Indian warriors. 
The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible. 
Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his 
knees Aveak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of 
his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest 
coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance 
for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you." 
And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a 
demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk 
them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, " If that is your 
game, butchering women and children, I will kill too." He spurred his 
horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their squaws and 
papooses, hotly pursued by swift-footed young warriors, who sent bullets 
whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him 
severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him 
their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not tp be made 
a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce 
them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaiv, when 
the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped 
uponhis body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the Avarm morsel 
with savage delight ! 

• In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald 
was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She 
fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though 
faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage 
raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face, 
and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language, 
" Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and 
the life of the heroic woman was saved. 

Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, liad an encounter with 
a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side, 
she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant 



44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

seized the savage round the- neck with lier arms and endeavored to get 
hokl of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While 
siie was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by anotiier 
powerful Indian, Avlio bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin 
of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by 
him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was 
in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. 

The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as 
bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the 
Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their 
guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword wliich 
she had snatched from her disabled husband so skillfully that she foiled 
them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie, 
followed by the savages shouting, " The brave woman ! the brave woman ! 
Don't hurt her ! " They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting 
them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the 
neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made 
captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but 
was afterwards ransomed. 

Ill this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and 
wounded, and all their horses,- baggage and provision were lost. Only 
twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians 
rendered furious b}^ the sight of blood. They succeeded in brealcing 
through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the 
prairie near the Oak Woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered 
on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and 
showed signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on 
the part of the whites to renew the fight; and so Capt. Heald went for- 
ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender 
were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should 
give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become 
prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable. 
With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian 
camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and 
suffering hj Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned 
that her husband ^vas safe. 

A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The 
wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter- 
preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a 
liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the 
wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was 
afterwards paid by the British government. 



Abstract of Illinois State Laws. 



BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. 

No promissory note, check, draft, hill of exchange, order, or note, nego- 
tiable instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall 
he entitled to days of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are 
entitled to three days of grace. All the above mentioned paper falling 
due on Sunday, New Years' Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any 
day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or 
the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed 
as due on the day previous, and should tw^o or more of these days come 
together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the day previous 
to the first of said days. No defense can be made against a negotiable 
instrument (assigned before due') in the hands of the assignee without 
notice, except fraud ivas used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser, 
due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit 
would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person named or to order, 
in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes 
payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable 
every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise 
expressed. 

In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month 
shall be considered a calendar month or twelfth of a year, and for less 
than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes 
only bear interest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal 
interest, even if not stated. 

INTEREST. 

The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ- 
ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. If a rate of interest greater 
than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of 
taid interest, and only the principal can be recovered. 

DESCENT. 

When no will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib- 
uted as follows : 

4 45 



46 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATK LAWS. 

Fi)-st. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ; 
the descendants of the deceased child or grandchild, taking the share of 
their deceased parents in equal parts among them. 

Second. When there is no child of the intestate, nor descendant of 
such child, and no zvidow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth- 
ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among 
them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the 
survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion; and if there is no 
parent living, then to the brothers and sisters of the intestate, and their 
descendants. 

Third, When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or 
children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then 
(after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the 
whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus- 
band as an absolute estate forever. 

Fourth. When there is a ividow or surviving husband, and also a child 
or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the 
widow or surviving husband shall receive as his or her absolute personal 
estate, one-third of all the personal estate of the intestate. 

Fifth. If there is no child of the intestate, or descendant of such 
child, and no parent, brother or sister, or descendant of such parent, 
brother or sister, and no widow or surviving husband, then such estate 
shall descend in equal parts to the next of kin to the intestate, in equal 
degree (computing b}^ the rules of the civil law), and there shall be no 
representation among collaterals, except with the descendants of broth- 
ers and sisters of the intestate ; and in no case shall there be anj' distinc- 
tion between the kindred of the ivhole and the half blood. 

Sixth. If any intestate leaves a tvidow or surviving husband and no 
kindred, his or her estate shall descend to such widow or surviving husband. 

WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS. 

iVb exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will good at 
law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and evevy female 
of the age of eighteen years, of sound mind and memory, can make a valid 
will ; it must be in ivriting, signed by the testator or by some one in his 
or her presence and by his or her direction, and attested by two or more 
credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the u'itnesses are not inter- 
ested in the will. Persons knotving themselves to have been named in the 
will or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of 
deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county, 
or present it, and refuse to accept; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit 
the sum of twenty dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor 
or administrator within three months from date of letters testamentary or 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47 

of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not to 
exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent, 
on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance as 
shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pet 
day. 

Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall hi 
given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali- 
fied. Any person having a claim and not presenting it at the time fixed 
by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor 
or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such cases the 
costs have to be paid by the claimant. Claims should be filed within two 
years from the time administration is granted on an estate, as after that 
time they axe forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in- 
ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without 
the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this 
State, have two years after their disabilities are removed to file claims. 

Claims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner : 

First. Funeral expenses. 

Second. The widow's award, if there is a widow ; or children if there 
are children, and no widow. 

Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's 
biU. 

Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fund . 

Fifth. All expenses of proving the ivill and taking out letters testa- 
mentav}' or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi- 
cian s bill in the last illness of deceased. 

Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur- 
pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount 
received and not accounted for. 

Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without 
regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within 
two years from the granting of letters. 

Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be- 
quests, except funeral expenses : 

First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments 
of herself and minor children. 

Second. School books and the family library of the value of $100. 

Third. One seiving machine. 

Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family. 

Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary 
cooking utensils, or in case they have none, f 50 in money. 

Sixth. Household and kitchen furriiture to the value of 1100. 

Seventh. One milch cow and calf for every four members of her family. 



48 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATF, LAWS. 

Eighth. Two sheep for each member of her family, and the fleeces 
taken from the same, and one horse, saddle and bridle. 

Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year. 

Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months. 

JSleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months. 

Twelfth. One hundred dollars worth of other property suited to her 
condition in life, to be selected by the widow. 

The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same 
personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from 
execution or attachment against the head of a family. 

TAXES. 

The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May in 
each year, are liable for the taxes thereon. 

Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June, 
at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments, 
hear objections, and make such changes as ought to be made. The county 
board have also power to correct or change assessments. 

The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or 
before the tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day 
of March following, when he is required to return them to the county 
treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes. 

No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised, which takes place 
the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg- 
ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents eaeii tract of land, and ten cents 
each lot. 

Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs 
six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in 
June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents 
each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot. 

Real estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi- 
ration of two years from the date of sale, by payynent to the County Clerk 
of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if 
redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve 
months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent., 
and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent., 
and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per 
cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the 
purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his 
certificate. 

JURISDICTION OF COURTS. 

Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery 
of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or 



ABSTEACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49 

injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all eases to recover damages done 
real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin, and 
in actions for damages for fraud in the sale, purchase, or exchange of per- 
sonal property, when the amount claimed as due is not over f200. They 
have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances of cities^ 
towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a 
private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a 
criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the 
arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime, and have him 
brought before him for examination. 

COUNTY COURTS 

Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate, settlement of estates of deceased 
persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settlement of 
their accounts ; all matters relating to apprentices ; proceedings for the 
collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executions, admin- 
istrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. In latv 
cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases 
where Justices of Peace now have when the amount claimed shall not 
exceed $500, and in all criminal offenses where tiie punishment is not impris- 
onment in the penitentiary or death, hut no appeal is allowed from Justice 
of the Peace to County Courts. 

Circuit Courts — Have unlimited jurisdiction. 

LIMITATION OF ACTION. 

Accounts jive years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg- 
ments twenty years. Partial payments or new promise in writing, within 
or after said period, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted, 
and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has 
the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, tivo 
years. To recover land or make entry thereon, twenty years. Action to 
foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, ivithin ten years. 

All persons in possession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu- 
tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con- 
secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the 
legal owners to the extent of their paper title. 

MARRIED WOMEN 

May sue and be sued. Husband and ivife not liable for each other's debts, 
either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu- 
cation of the family. 



50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATK LAWS. 

She may contract the same as if unmarried, except tliiit in a partner- 
ship Imsiiiess she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has 
abandoned or deserted her, or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten- 
tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither lius- 
band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the 
other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a 
married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned 
by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by 
her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of the wife 
at her death. 

EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE. 

Home worth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground 
and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence b}' the debtor, being a house- 
holder and having a family, to the value of !$1.000. Exemption continues 
after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some 
one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become 
twenty-one years of age, and until death of tvidow. There is no exemption 
from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase 
or imprnvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is, 
valid, unless in writing.- and subscribed by such householder and wife (if 
he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required 
to be acknowledged. The folloioing articles of personal property owned 
by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress 
for rent : The necessary wearing apparel of every person ; one sewing ma- 
chine ; Xhe furniture, tools and implements necessary to carry on his trade or 
business, not exceeding f 100 in value ; the implements or library of any 
professional man, not exceeding $100 in value ; materials and stock designed 
and procured/or carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used 
or wrought therein, not exceeding $100 in value ; and also, when the debtor 
is the liead of a family and resides with the same, necessary beds, bedsteads, 
and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding 
in value f 100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu 
thereof, worth not exceeding ■'I200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro- 
visions and fuel for the use of the family three months, and necessary food 
for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school 
books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of 
burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead ; one hundred dollars' 
worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the 
debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers 
or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be 
garnisheed, except the sura due him 1)0 in excess of .S2.t. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 51 

DEEDS AND MORTGAGES. 

To he valid there must be a valid consideration. Special care should 
be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl- 
edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The 
acknowledgement must be made in this state, before blaster in Chancery, 
Notary Puhlic, United States Commissioner, Circuit or County Clerk, Justice 
of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or 
Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United 
States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when 
taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by 
the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid- 
ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall 
be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he 
was u Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same. 
A deed is good without such certificace attached, but can not be used in 
evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence 
introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be 
executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attached 
a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country 
where executed. Where this is not done the same may be proved by any 
other legal way. Acknowledgments where the Homestead rights are to 
be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of 
the right of homestead." 

Notaries Puhlic can take acknowledgements any where in the state. 

Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property 
in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged. 

In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp- 
tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity 
of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed 
in the same manner as a common mortgage in court. 

ESTRAYS. 

Horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying 
at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed 
to run at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of 
April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknoivn, may he taken up 
as estrays. 

No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can 
lawfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about his farm or place 
of residence. Estrays should not he used before advertised, except animals 
giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit. 



52 ABSTKACT OF ILLINOIS SrATi; LAWS. 

Notices must be posted up within five (^o) days in tlirce (•)) of the 
most pul^lic places in the town or precinct in which estra}' was found, giv- 
ing the residence of the taker up, and a particuhir description of the 
estra3% its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating before 
what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at wliat time, not 
less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post- 
ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray apipraised. 

A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the town 
clerk, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a hook kept by him 
for that purpose. 

If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved oivnership, 
and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges 
for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear 
before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and 
make an affidavit as required by law. 

As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as 
to appraisement, etc., are before him, wlio is familiar therewith, they are 
therefore omitted here. 

Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or 
upon his farm or residence, or without complying zmth the law, shall forfeit 
and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs. 

Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case 
they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same. 

GAME. 

It is unlawful to hunt, kill or in any manner interfere with deer, wild 
turkey, prairie chicken, p>artridge or pheasants between the first day of Janu- 
ary and the fifteenth day of August; or any qxiail, between the first day of 
January a,nA the first day of October ; or any ivoodrock, between the first 
day of January and the first day of July ; or any ivild goose, duck, Wilson 
snipe brandt, or other water foivl, between the fifteenth day of April and the 
fifteenth day of August, in each and eve7'y year. Penalty: Fine not less 
than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed 
to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days. 

It is unlaivful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds 
or lands of a,uot\\eY, without permission. Penalty: Fine not less than $8 
and not exceeding f 100, to be paid into school fund. 

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 

Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or 
sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to 
the contrary, the weight per bushfel shall be as follows, to-wit: 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 


53 




Pounds. 




Pounds. 


Stone Coal, - - - 


- 80 


Buckwheat, - 


- 52 


Unslacked Lime, 


- 80 


Coarse Salt, 


- 50 


Corn in tiie ear. 


■ - 70 


Barley, - - - 


- 48 


Wlieat, - - - 


- 60 


Corn Meal, 


- 48 


Irish Potatoes, 


- 60 


Castor Beans, 


- 46 


White Beans, 


- 60 


Timothy Seed, - 


- 45 


Clover Seed, - - - 


- 60 


Hemp Seed, - 


- 44 


Onions, - _ - 


- 57 


Malt, - - - - 


- 38 


Shelled Corn, 


- 56 


Dried Peaches, 


- 33 


Rye, - - - - 


- 56 


Oats, - - - - 


- 32 


Flax Seed, - 


- 56 


Dried Apples, 


- 24 


Sweet Potatoes, - 


- 55 


Bran, - - - - 


- 20 


Turnips, - - . 


- 55 


Blue Grass Seed, - 


- 14 


Fine Salt, - 


- 55 


Hair (plastering). 


8 



Penalty for giving less than the above standard is double the amount 
of property wrongfully not given, and ten dollars addition thereto. 

MILLERS. 

The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall 
grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam 
and water mills, is, for grinding and bolting loheat., rye, or other grain, one 
eighth part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not 
required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and chopping aW 
kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his 
mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought 
to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half 
bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weighing 
the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is 
f 5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before 
any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers 
are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the 
purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it 
results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are 
distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name. 

MARKS AND BRANDS. 

Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark 
and one brand, but which shall be different from his neighbor's, and may 
be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is 
kept. The fee for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall 
be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks 
or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of cattle, horses, 
hogs, sheep or goats that may have been branded by the former owner. 



54 AUSTRAOT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAW'S. 

may be re-biaiidcd in presence of one or more of lii.s neiglibors, who shall 
certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done, 
and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which 
certificate may also be recorded as before stated. 

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. 

Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a 
petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides, 
asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child 
be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or 
wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the 
adoption must be by them jointly. 

The jietition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new 
name, if it is desired to change the name. Also the name and residence 
of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and 
whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption. 

The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the 
child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such 
child for one j'ear next preceding the application, or if neither are living, 
the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving 
consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents 
to such adoption. If the child is of the age oi fourteen years or upwards, 
the adoption can not be made without its consent. 

SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS. 

There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur- 
veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is 
responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or 
his deputy, to make all sjirveys that he may be called upon to make within 
his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary 
chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring 
the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but 
the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor 
and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially. 

The County Board in each county is required by law to provide a copy 
of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands 
in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination 
by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys 
in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov- 
erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record 
of all surveys made by him, which shall be subject to inspection by any 
one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 55 

certified copy of the said surveyor's record shall be jyrima facie evidence 
of its contents. 

The fees of county surveyors are six dollars per day. The county 
surveyor is also ex officio inspector of mines, and as such, assisted by some 
practical miner selected by him, shall once each year inspect all the 
mines in the county, for which they shall each receive such compensa- 
tion as may be fixed by the County Board, not exceeding $5 a day, to 
be paid out of the county treasury. 

ROADS. 

Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling 
in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so 
as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other. 
The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to 
be recovered by the party injured ; but to recover, there must have 
occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation. 
The owners of any carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the 
conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment 
as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of 
spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the 
rate of $5 per day, and if any driver while actually engaged in driving 
any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to 
endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on 
receiving written notice of the fa-^t, signed by one of the passengers, and 
certified by him 07i oath, forthwith to discharge such driver. If such owner 
shall have such driver in his employ ivithin three months after such notice, 
he is liable for |5 per day for the time he shall keep said driver in his 
emplo3'ment after receiving such notice. 

Persons driving any carriage on any public highway are prohibited 
from rumiing their horses upon any occasion under a penalty of a fine not 
exceeding $10, or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre- 
tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen- 
gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of 
some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For 
Yiolation of this provision each driver shall forfeit ttventy dollars, to be 
recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under- 
stood by the tenn carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used 
for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them. 

The commissioners of highways in the different tov/ns have the care 
and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all 
the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roads' 
build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road 
districts as they shall think convenient. This is to be done annually, 



56 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

and ten days beforu tlie annual town meeting. In addition to the above, 
it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place 
of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip- 
tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which 
such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock, 
and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine 
weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and 
to prevent all rank growth of vegetation on the public highway's, so far 
as the same may obstruct public travel, and it is in their discretion to 
erect watering places for public use for watering teams at such points 
as may be deemed advisable. Every able-l)odied male inhabitant, being 
above the age of twenty-one years, and under the age of fifty, excepting 
paupers, idiots, lunatics, trustees of schools and school directors, and such 
others as are exempt by law, is required to labor on highways in their 
respective road districts, not less than one or more than three days in 
each and every year. Three days' notice must be given by the overseer 
of the time and place he requires such road labor to be done. The labor 
must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any 
person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of $1.50 per 
day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is 
$2 per day. 

Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two 
days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi 
a cart, wagon or plow, with a j^air of horses or oxen and a man to manage 
them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work. 
Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty- 
five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or 
refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully 
or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town f 2. 

Every person assessed and duly notified, who has not commuted and 
refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's 
refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team, 
carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable 
to the following fines : 

First. For wholly failing to comply, !|4 each day. 

Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, f 1.50 each 
day. 

Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, $2 each day. 

Fourth. For omitting to furnish a \vag<iii, cmi or plow, 75 cents 
each day. 

The Comiiiissioners estimate and assess the liighway labor and road 
tax. The road tax on real and personal property can not exceed forty 
cents on each hundred dollars" worth. The ]al)or or roiid \\\\ in \illages. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 57 

towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the 
improvement of streets, roads and bridges Avithin their limits. Commis- 
sioners' compensation 11.50 per day. The Treasurer, vi^ho is one of their 
number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay 
out.' 

Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high- 
ways in their districts ; to warn persons to work out their road tax at 
such time and place as the}' think proper ; to collect fines and commuta- 
tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High- 
ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names 
of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways. For 
refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of $10. The 
compensation of overseers is fl.50 a day, the number of days to be 
audited by the Highway Commissioners. 

As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it 
is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be 
familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc., 
will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem- 
plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step 
is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed 
for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so 
state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place 
of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve 
freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the 
petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more 
than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti- 
tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads 
for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on 
petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby 
shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is 
opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered 
rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who 
live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public 
roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location, 
or be deemed vacated. 

DRAINAGE. 

Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct 
a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural or sanitary pur- 
poses, the proceedings are as follows : 

1st. File a petition with the clerk of the town board of auditors in 
counties where there is township organization, or in counties not so 
organized with the clerk of the County Court, stating the necessity of the 



AS ABSTKACT OF ILLINOIS ST ATI'; LAWS. 

same, its starting point, route and terminus ; ami if it sliall be deemed 
necessary for successful drainage that a levee or otlier work be constructed, 
a general description of the same shall be made. 

2d. After filing, two tveeks' notice must be given by posting notices 
in three of the most public places in such township through which the 
drain, ditch or other work is proposed to be constructed ; and also, by 
publishing a co]3y thereof in some newspaper published in the county in 
which petition is filed, at least once each week for two successive weeks. 
The notice must state when and before what board such petition is filed, 
the starting point, route, terminus and description of the proposed work. 
On receipt of the petition by the clerk of either board as before men- 
tioned, it is his duty to immediately give notice to the board of which he 
is clerk, of the fact, and that a meeting of the board will be held on a day 
to be fixed not later than sixty days after the filing of said petition, to 
consider the prayer of the ^ame ; and it is further the duty of the clerk, 
to publish a notice of the filing of the petition and the meeting of the 
board to consider it, by posting the same in the three most 2)ublic places 
in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the 
matter, and if it shall appear to the board that the work contemplated is 
necessary, or is useful for the drainage of the land for agricultural and 
sanitary purposes, they shall so find and shall file their petition in the 
County Court, reciting the original petition and stating their finding, and 
pray that the costs of the improvement be assessed, and for that purpose 
three commissioners be appointed to lay out and construct the work. The 
costs of the hearing before the town board is to be paid by the petitioners. 
After commissioners are appointed, they organize and proceed to examine 
the work ; and if they find the benefits greater thnn the cost and expense 
of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci- 
fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which 
parties can be heai'd prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not 
confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same. 
After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages 
and benefits against the land damaged or benefited. 

As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract 
of the laws, and as the parties who have in charge the execution of the 
furtlier proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the 
statute, the necessary details are not here inserted. 

PAUPERS. 

Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse- 
quence of any hodily infirmity, idiocy, lunacy or unavoidable cause, shall 
be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, cliiklren, 
grand-children, brothers or sisters of such poor person, if they or either 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59 

of them be of sufficient ability ; but if any of such dependent chiss sliall 
have become so from intemperance^ or other had conduct, they shall not be 
entitled to support from any relation except parent or child. 

The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they 
are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called 
on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able, 
then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called 
upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the 
grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are 
not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands 
live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations 
except out of their separate property. It is the duty of the state's 
(county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county 
against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support 
and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to 
complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to 
do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days' 
notice of such application by summons. The. court has the power to 
determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the 
parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main- 
tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to 
their ability. The court may specify the time for which the relative shall 
contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power 
to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are 
supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required 
to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons laurfully resident 
therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place 
where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it 
shall be the place where he made his home. When anj^ person becomes 
chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the 
commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so, 
but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state, 
then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense 
of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the 
overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. If any person shall 
bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper 
had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of 
flOO. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each 
town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act 
under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and 
granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not 
paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and iu case 
of death cause such person to be decently buried. 



60 ABSTIIACT OF ILLINOIS STATK LAWS. 

FENCES. 

In counties under township organization, the torvn assessor and com- 
missioner of highways are the fence-viewers in their respective towns. 
In other counties the County Board appoints three in each precinct annu- 
ally. .1 lawful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con- 
sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence- 
viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider 
equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual 
town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County 
Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made 
iind maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when 
the owner shall choose to let his land lie ojDen, but after a division fence is 
built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his part of such 
fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without 
giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove 
his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure 
of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro- 
portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and 
the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be 
ascertaiiied by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence- 
viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to 
fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party 
chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight 
days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party may 
select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession, 
when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two 
fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state- 
ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another 
fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is 
final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set 
out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be 
filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza- 
tion, and in other counties with the county clerk. 

Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the 
repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party 
injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be 
erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the 
work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be 
recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall 
also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such 
neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected 
as before provided, the appraisement to be reduced to writing and signed. 



ABSTEACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 

Where a person shall conclude to remove his part of a division fence, 
and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the 
adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained b}- 
fence-viewers as before, provided, and on payment or tender of the 
amount of such valuation to the owner,' it shall prevent the removal. A 
party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages 
accruing thereb}'. 

Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis- 
take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and 
material within six months after the division line has been ascertained. 
Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land 
on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming 
must first pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it 
was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal 
will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable 
time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops. 

The compensation of fence-viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a 
day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but 
in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers, 
must be paid equally hj the parties, except in cases where a party neglects 
or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when 
the party in default shall pay them. 

DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS. 

Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the 
fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ; 
but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law, 
the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is 
found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner oi 
occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the 
same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and 
all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so 
held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three 
nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by 
suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within 
twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per- 
son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or 
if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises. 

LANDLORD AND TENANT. 

The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and 
recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases : 

First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives. 
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62 ABSTRACT OF ILI,lNOrs STATIC LAWS. 

Second. When lands are held and occupied by am' person without 
any special agreement for rent. 

Third. When possession is obtained under an agreement, written 
or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, tlie 
right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the 
agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given 
upon demand made in writing by the part}' entitled thereto. Provided 
that all payments made b}'' the vendee or his representatives or assigns, 
may be set off against the rent. 

Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of 
court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or j^erson holding under 
him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same, 
after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 

Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust 
deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong- 
fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand 
in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 

If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or 
under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands, 
etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made 
in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A 
tenancy from year to 3'ear requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi- 
nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any 
time within four months preceding the last sixty daj'S of the year. 

A tenancy by the month, or less titan a year, where the tenant holds 
over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the 
tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing. 

When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant, 
stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease 
will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the 
lease ended. When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it 
shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the 
termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving 
such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of 
such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz: 

To , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default 

in (^here insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied 
by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter- 
mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos- 
session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.) 

The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice 
or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessarJ^ 

Demand may be made, or notice served, by delivering a written or 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 63 

printed, or partly either, copy tliereof to the tenant, or leaving the same 
with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses- 
sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the 
said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the 
tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by the terms of the 
lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice 
to quit or demand of possession is necessarj^ 

Distress for rent. — In all cases of distress for rent, the landlord, by 
himself, his agent or attorney, may seize for rent any personal property of 
his tenant that may be found in the county where the tenant resides ; the 
property of any other person, even if found on the premises, is not 
liable. 

An inventory of the property levied upon, with a statement of the 
amount of rent claimed, should be at once filed with some justice of the 
peace, if not over $200 ; and if above that sum, with the clerk of a court 
of record of competent jurisdiction. Property may be released, by the 
party executing a satisfactory bond for double the amount. 

The landlord may distrain for rent, any time within six months after 
the expiration of the term of the lease, or when terminated. 

When rent is payable wholly or in part, in specific articles of pro- 
perty, or products of the premises, or labor, the landlord may distrain for 
the value of the same. 

Landlords have a lien upon the crops grown or growing upon the 
demised premises for the rent thereof, and also for the faithful performance 
of the terms of the lease. 

In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease 
assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against 
such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre- 
mises were rented. 

When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part 
thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain 
or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so 
abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops, 
or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his 
agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested 
or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his 
labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro- 
perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation 
for work done, or he may replevy the same. 

Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw 
exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt 
from distress for rent. 



64 ABSTllAUT Ol'" [LLIXOIS STATE LAWS. 



LIENS. 

Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both, 
with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or 
services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing 
or ornamenting any house or other building or appurtenance thereto on 
such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with such improve- 
ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and 
upon sucli house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to 
him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed, and 
' the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com- 
mencement thereof; or, if the time of payment is beyond one year from 
the time stipulated for tJie completion of the work, then no lien exists. 
If the contract is implied, then no lien exists, unless the work be done or 
material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work 
or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens, 
no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each 
shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at 
the time the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and 
are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of 
making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is 
commenced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials 
shall liave become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen 
and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a 
contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due 
the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner 
of the land who made the contract : 

To , You are hereby notified, that I have been emplo3^ed by 

(here state whether to labor or futnish material, and substantially the 
nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description 
and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the 
case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that 

may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, 

Date, 

If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor, 
a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be 
served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there 
is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the 
person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is 
not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above 
notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty 
cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub- 
lished in the county, for four successive weeks. 



ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 

When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain anj' 
money due the contractor sufficient to pay such chxiiu ; if more than one 
claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata. 

The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the 
contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work 
progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for 
every offense. 

The liens .referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for 
life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have. 

To enforce the lien of sub-contractors, suit must be commenced within 
three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or 
during the work or furnishing materials. 

Motel, inn and hoarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage 
and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel, 
inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges 
due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and 
lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request. 

Stalle-heepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car- 
riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep- 
ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at tlie request of the owner 
or the person having the ijossession of the same. 

Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and 
persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall 
have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper 
charges due for such service. 

All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state 
with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary 
for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con- 
tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as 
part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro- 
perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and 
limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same 
as herein stated as to general liens. 

DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS. 

% means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly 

placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now, 
United States Currency. 

£ means pounds, English money. 

@ stands for at or to. lb iov pound, and bbl. for barrel; 1^ for per or 
by the. Thus, Butter sells at 20@30c f lb, and Flour at |8cal2 f bbl. 

% for per cent and # for number. 

May 1.— Wheat sells at |1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June 
5 



66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering 
it at any time during the month of June. 

Selling short, is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or 
stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller 
has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling 
"short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may 
buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed 
" bears." 

Buying long, is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or 
shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time, 
expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The " longs " are 
termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to "operate" so as to "toss" 
the prices upward as much as possible. 

NOTES. 

Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the 
amount and time of payment are mentioned. 

$100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876. 

Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown, 
or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received. 

L. D. LowKY. 
A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the 
facts substituted for money in the above form. 

ORDERS. 

Orders should be worded simply, thus: 

Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 

Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twenty-five dollars, and charge to 

F. D. SiLVA. 

RECEIPTS. 

Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus : 

Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 



Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred doUai-s, for services 
rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account. 

Thomas Brady. 
If receipt is in full it should be so stated. 

BILLS OF PURCHASE. 

W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876. 

Bought of A. A. Graham. 
4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - - - - |6.00 

2 Seamless Sacks " .30 - - .60 

Received payment, $6.60 

A. A. Grahaji. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67 

ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. 

An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain 
thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always 
reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder- 
standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must 
be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a 
reasonable consideration. 

GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT. 

This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between 
John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part, 
and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part — 

WiTKESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree- 
ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and 
agrees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in 
good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the 
month of November, of this year. One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in 
the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty- 
five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the 
fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty-first, and 
the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of 
November. 

And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt 
fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part, 
contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five 
dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered. 

In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is 
hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the 
other, One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages. 

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and 
year first above written. John Jones, 

Thomas Whiteside. 

AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES. 

This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County 
of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of 
Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part — 

WITNESSETH, that Said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili- 
gentlji- to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for 
and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both 
live such length of time, without absenting himself from his occupation ; 



68 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

during which time he, tlie said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of 
Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and performing all 
duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects 
as directed and desired by the said Stone. 

In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said 
Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of 
one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each 
upon the last daj'^ of each month ; provided that all dues for days of 
absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum 
otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said 
Barclay. 

Witness our hands. Reuben Stone. 

Geoege Barclay. 

BILLS OF SALE. 

A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider- 
ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The 
purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have 
power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale. 

COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE. 

Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis Clay, of Princeton, 
Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred 
and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the 
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and 
by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second 
part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of 
ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the 
town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows, 
belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and 
to hold the same unto the party of the second part, his executors and 
assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree 
with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to 
warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels 
unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, 
against all and every person whatsoever. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day 
of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six. 

Louis Clay. 
BONDS. 

A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he 
pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time. 



ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 69 

COMMON FORM OF BOND. 

Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of 
Watseka, IrocLuois County, State of Illinois, am firmly bound unto Peter 
Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be 
paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives ; to which 
payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this 
instrument. 

Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one 
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. 

The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my 
heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two 
hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date 
hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ; 
otherwise to be in full force and valid. 
Sealed and delivered in 

presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.] 

William Titener. 

CHATTEL MORTGAGES. 

A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment 
of a' certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other 
creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be 
acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct 
where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be 
recorded in the recorder's office of the county. 

GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE. 

This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January, 
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, 
between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County 
of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw, 
of the same town, countj^ and State, part}' of the second part. 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider- 
ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof 
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto 
the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and 
singular the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 

Two three-j'ear old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ. No. 987, 
one Brussels carpet, 1.5x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one 
Home Comfort cooking stove, No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror 
attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upliolstered in green 
rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery, 
now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111. ; 



70 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Together with all ami singular, the appurtenances thereunto belong- 
ing, or in any wise appertaining ; to have and to hold the above described 
goods and chattels, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and 
assigns, forever. 

Provided, always, and these presents are upon this express condition, 
that if the said Theodore Lottinville, his heirs, executors, administrators, 
or assigns, shall, on or before the first day of Januaiy, A.D., one thousand 
eight hundred and seventy-six, pay, or cause to be paid, to the said Paul 
Ranslow, or his lawful attorney or attorneys, heirs, executors, adminis- 
trators, or assigns, the sum of One Thousand dollars, together with the 
interest that ma}" accrue thereon, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, 
from the first day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and 
seventy-five, until paid, according to the tenor of one promissory note 
bearing even date herewith for the payment of said sum of money, that 
then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con- 
tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the 
contrary notwithstanding. 

Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the 
possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day 
of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods 
and chattels; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said 
sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid, 
shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul 
Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns. 

And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said 
party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part 
shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself 
unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his 
attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have 
the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they 
ma}'^ or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the 
highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time 
and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat- 
tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places 
in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the 
sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason- 
able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any 
overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first 
part, or his legal representatives. 

In testimony whereof, the said party of the first jaart has hereunto 
set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered in 

presence of Theodoiie Lottinville. [l.s.] 

Samuel J. Tilden. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 71 



LEASE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS THEREON. 

This Indbntueb, made this second day of June, 1875, between David 
Patton of the Town of Bisbee, State of Illinois, of the first part, and John 
Doyle of the same place, of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said David Patton, for and in consideration of 
the covenants hereinafter mentioned and reserved, on the part of the said 
John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept, 
and performed, hath let, and by these presents doth grant, demise, and 
let, unto the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, 
all that parcel of land situate in Bisbee aforesaid, bounded and described 
as follows, to wit : 

l^JSere describe the land.^ 

Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have 
and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto 
the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of 
five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent 
of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payments, semi-annually, as 
long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition. 

And the said Doyle, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay 
all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and 
other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra- 
tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for 
such repairs.) 

Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a 
farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said 
farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord- 
ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also 
agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from 
cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises. 
That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly 
of arable land, plougliing the same number of acres each Spring of land 
now in grass, and hitherto unbroken. 

It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the 
whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that 
case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving 
three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any 
year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other 
property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the 
non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter- 
mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators, 
chosen as follows: Each of the parties to this instrument to choose one, 



72 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

« 

and the two so chosen to select a third ; the decision of said arbitrators 
to be final. 

In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and seals. 
Signed, sealed, and delivered 

in presence of David Patton. [l.s.] 

James Waldron. John Doyle. [l.s.] 

FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE. 

This Instrument, made the first da}' of October, 1875, witnesseth 
that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath 
rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot 
No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years 
from the above date, at the 3'early rental of Three Hundred dollars, pa}'- 
able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence 
of said Aai-on Young. 

At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest 
agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling, 
in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted. 

In witness wliereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year 
aforesaid. 

Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.] 

in presence of 

NiCKOLAS SOHUTZ, AARON YoDNG. [L.S.] 

Notary Public. 

LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT. 

This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January, 
1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my liouse and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the 
City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the 
free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at 
the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; 
rent to' cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable. 

Peter Funk. 
TENANT'S AGREEMENT. 

This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his 
house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi- 
nois, "with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence 
this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly 
in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other 
causes, in which «»ase rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield 
said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good 
condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted. 

Given under my hand this day. Jacob Schmidt. 



ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73 

NOTICE TO QUIT. 

To F. W. Aelen, 

Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house 
and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you, 
were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I 
desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required 
to vacate the same. RespectfuUv Yours, 

P. T. Baenum. 

Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875. 

TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING. 

Deak Sir: 

The premises I now occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street, 
I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take 
notice accordingly. 

Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen. 

To p. T. Barnum, Esq. 

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY. 

This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of 
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between William 
Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and 011a, his 
wife, party of the first part, and Edward Singer, party of the second part. 

Whereas, the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said 
party of the second part, in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured 
to be paid by two certain promissory notes (bearing even date herewith) 
the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois, 
with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second 
National Bank at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, 
in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventj--four. 

Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the 
first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid, 
with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two 
promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also in consideration of the fur- 
ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec- 
ond part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby 
acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these 
presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land, 

situate, etc. 

[Bescj-ibing the premises.'] 
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 
Tenements, Hereditaments, Privileges and Appurtenances thercunto 



74 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest, 
and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the parly of 
the first part have in and to the premises hereliy conve^'ed unto the said 
party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper 
use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and Olla, his 
wife, part}' of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, release, 
and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, 
administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit 
whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every 
part thereof, which is given b}' or results from all laws of this state per- 
taining to the exemption of homesteads. 

Provided always, and these presents are upon this express condition, 
that if the said party of the first part, their heirs, executors, or adminis- 
trators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of 
the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the afore- 
said sums of money, with such interest thereim, at the time and in the 
manner specified in the above mentioned promissory notes, according to 
the true intent and meaning thereof, then in that case, these presents and 
every thing herein expressed, shall be absolutely null and void. 

In witness whereof, the said partj'^ of the first part hereunto set their 
hands and seals the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of 

James Whitehead, William Stocker. [l.s.] 

Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.] 

WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS. 

This Indentdre, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our 
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best 
of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife, 
of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration 
of the sum of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the 
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, 
bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, 
unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol- 
lowing described lot, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law- 
rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit : 
\_Here describe the property^] 

Together with all and singular the hei'editaments and appurtenances 
thereunto belonging or in an}' wise appertaining, and the reversion and 
reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; 
and all the estate, ngnt, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of 
the said party of the nrst pare, either in law or equity, of, iu, and to the 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75 

above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. 
To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, 
with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs 
and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par- 
ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto 
the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and 
assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the 
above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given 
by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of 
homesteads. 

And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first 
part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do 
covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and 
delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above 
conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of 
inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power, 
and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in 
manner and form aforesaid, and that the same ai'e free and clear from all 
former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and 
encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained 
premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons 
lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party 
of tlie first part shall and will warrant and forever defend. 

In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto 
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered 

in presence of Henky Best, [l.s.J 

Jerky Linklatek. Belle Best, [l.s.] 

QUIT-CLAIM DEED. 

This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our 
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour, 
of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part, 
and Larr}^ O'Brien, of the-same place, party of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera- 
tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid by the said party of the sec- 
ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party 
of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised, 
released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does 
remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest, 



76 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

claim, and demand, wliicli the said party of the first part has in and to 
the foUowing described lot, piece, or parcel of land, to wit : 
\^Here describe the land.^ 
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 
appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there- 
unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim 
whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to 
the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second 
part, his heirs and assigns forever. 

In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his 
hand and seal the day and year above written. 

Signed, sealed and delivered David Touk. [l.s.] 

in presence of 
Thomas Ashley. 

The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore 
been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made 
equally valid by the laws of this state. 

WARRANTY DEED. 

The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for 
and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys 
and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names') the following 
described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of 
in the State of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

QUIT CLAIM DEED. 

The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi- 
dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and 
quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the 
following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the 
County of in the State of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

MORTGAGE. 

The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants 
to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the 
payment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, showing 
when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other- 
wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof), 
situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

RELEASE. 

Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago, 
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of 
One dollar, to me in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera- 



ABSTKACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77 

tions, the receipt whereof is Iiereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain, 
remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago, 
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest, 
claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a 
certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan- 
uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county, 
in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which 
said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even 
date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars. 

Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. 

Petek Ahlund. [l.s.] 

State of Illinois, ) 

Cook County. ] ' I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in 

and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby 

certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me 

as the same person whose name is subscribed to the 

foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in 

[ ^°sEAL.^^ ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and 

delivered the said instrument of writing as his free 

and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein 

set forth. 

Given under my hand and seal, this second day of 

November, A. D. 1874. 

George Saxton, N. P. 

GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. 

I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson, 
State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing 
health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be 
my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: 

First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H. 
Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the 
Tiiird National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself 
in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with 
all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to 
have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever. 

Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna 
Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in 
bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each 
one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of 
Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's ofiSce in the 
county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty 
acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise. 
6 



ABSTKACX OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 



Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Frank Alfred Mans- 
field, Five shares of Railroad stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 
and my one hundred and sixty acres of land and saw mill thereon, situ- 
ated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances 
thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the 
county where situated. 

Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my 
household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal propertj', about my 
home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank 
Stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in 
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos- 
session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of 
dower, to which she is entitled by law ; said farm being my present place 
of residence. 

Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the 
income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago. 
Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there- 
with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon 
the demise of my said father. 

Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, 
Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to 
relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same 
may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each. 

And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will 
and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son, 
Sidney H. Mansfield. 

I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shad 
be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the 
residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabetli Mansfield, 
for her use forever. 

In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and 
testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April, 
eighteen hundred and seventy-two. 

Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles 
Mansfield, as and for his last will and 
testament, in the presence of us, who, 
at his request, and in his presence, and 
in the presence of each other, have sub- 
scribed our names hereunto as witnesses 
thereof. 

Peter A. Schexck, Sycamore, Ills. 

Fbank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. 



Chaeles Mansfield, [l.s.] 



Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79 

CODICIL 

Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one 
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa- 
ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be 
taken as a part thereof. 

Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna 
Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, 
and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened 
Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch, 
and all right, interest, and title in lauds and bank stock and chattels 
bequeathed to mj^ deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will. 

In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth 
day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. 

Signed, sealed, published, and declared to^ 

us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as 

and for a codicil to be annexed to his 

last will and testament. And we, at 

his request, and in his presence, and in 

the presence of each other, have sub- 
scribed our names as witnesses thereto, 

at the date hereof. 
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. 
John C. Shay, Salem, Ills. 

CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 

May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usages 
or customs of the body of which it is a part, at any meeting held for that 
purpose, ttvo or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestr3'men, and 
may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting 
sliall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of 
deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form : 
State of Illinois, 



Countj'. f 

I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), 

that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the 
church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at 

(here insert place of meeting), in the County of , and State of 

Illinois, on the ■ day of , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, tlie fol- 
lowing persons were elected (or apiiointed) [here insert their names'] 
trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (m' officers by wiiatever name they may 
choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules 
and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said • 



80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting 
this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be). 

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of , A.D. 

18—. Name of Affiant 

which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi- 
fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo- 
ration. 

No certificate of election after the first need be filed for record. 

The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the 
societj' can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to 
elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the 
old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the 
same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for 
that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The 
corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not 
exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have 
the care, custodj^ and control of the property of the corporation, and can, 
ivhen directed bj^ the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair 
and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the societj', 
mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging 
to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such 
corporation. But the}^ are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter- 
fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant, 
devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or 
bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended 
by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the 
manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof. 

SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION. 

The business of puhlishing hooks hy suhscriptioyi having so often been 
brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations 
not autliorized hy the liuhlisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi- 
ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such 
agents bear to their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol- 
lowing statement is made : 

A suhscrijjtion is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by 
which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ; 
the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall puhlish the hook 
named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price 
named. The nature and character of the ivork is described in the prospectus 
and by the sample shoivn. These should be carefully examined before sub- 
scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay, 



ABSTRACT OF Il^Ll.NOIS STATE LAWS. 81 

and not the too often exaggerated statements of the agent, who is riierely 
employed to solicit subscriptions, for which he is usually paid a commission 
for each subscriber, and has no authority to change or alter the conditions 
upon which the subscriptions are authorized to be made by the publisher. 
Should the agent assume to agree to make the subscription conditional or 
modify or change the agreement of the publisher, as set out by prospectus 
and sample, in order to bind the principal, the subscriber should see that 
such conditions or changes are stated over or in connection ivith his signa- 
ture, so that the publisher may have notice of the same. 

All persons making contracts in reference to matters of this kind, or 
any other business, should remember that the laiv as to written contracts is, 
that they can not be varied, altered or rescinded verbally, but if done at all, 
must he done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem- 
plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after 
the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the 
contract. 

Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as 
canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a 
prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the 
prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other 
matter. They cannot collect money, or agree that payment may be made 
in anything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment 
beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of 
expenses incurred in their buisness. 

It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons, 
before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru- 
ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves, 
should call on some one disinterested who can. 

6 



82 



MISCELLANEOUS INFOlt.MATION. 



INTEREST TABLE. 

A Simple Rule for Acci'rately Computing Interest a: Any Given Per Cent, for 
Any Length of Time. 

MuUiply ilie principal i amount of money at interest) by the time reduced to day-' ' then 
divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the uu.nber of days in the interest 
year) by the p^r cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required inlerest, 
ILLUSIRATION. Solution. 

Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at $462 50 

6 per ceiu. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days .48 

equal 4S days. S462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000; 360 divided 

by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60 370000 

•.viU give you the exact interest, which is Sj-'O. If the rate of interest °>3o° \ l°5°°° 
in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the §222.0000 ^^ ^^03 oooof$- 70 
by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30); if 4 per cent., we would iSo ^ 

divide by 90 ; if S per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other 

per cent. 420 

420 



MISCELLANEOUS TABLE. 



12 units, or things, i Dozen. 

12 dozen, i Gross. 

20 things, I Score. 
196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour. 
200 pounds. I Barrel of Pork. 



56 pounds, I Firkin of Butter. 
24 sheets of paper, i Quire. 
20 quires paper I Ream. 

4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, i Cord 
of Wood. 



POPULATION OF THE 
UNITED STATES. 



States axd Territoeies. 



Kentucky.. 
Louisiana . 
Maine 



New II inipslure 

New.iHKi'v 

NewYurk". 

Nortli Carolina - 

Ohio 

Oreg<Mi 

Pennsylvania.... 
Rhmle Ishinil ... 
South Carolina.. 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Vermont 

Virginia. 

West Virgiuia... 



Arizona 

ColoraUa 

Dakota 

District of Columbia.. 

I.lalio 

Montana 

New Mexico 

Utah 

Washington 



996.992 

484.471 

560.247 

537.454 

125.015 

187.748 

1.184.109 

•2.539. ?91 

1.680.637 

1.191,793 

364 399 

1.321.011 

726.915 

626.915 

780.894 



1.45 



.351 



1.184.059 
439,706 
827.932 

1,731.295 
122.993 
42.491 
318.300 
906,096 

4.382.759 

1.071,361 

S.665.360 
90.923 

3,521.791 
217.353 
705.606 

1.253,520 
818.579 
330.551 

1,225.163 
442.014 

1,054,670 

38.113.253 



Wyoming.. 

Total Territories 443.730 

Total United States I 38.555.983 



POPULATION OF FIFTY 
PRINCIPAL CITIES. 



New York. N. T ' 942.292 

Philadelphia, Pa •• ; 674.022 

Brooklyn, N. Y I 396.099 

St. Louis, Mo 310.864 

CIlic.lRO. Ill 298.977 

Baltimore. Md 267.354 

Boston, Mass 2d0..526 

Cincinnati. Ohio 216.239 

New Orleans, La 191,418 

San Francisco, Cal 149.473 

Buffalo. N.Y 117.714 

Washington. D. C 109.199 

Newark. N.J 105.059 

LoniNVille, Kv 100.753 

Cleveland, Oliio 92.829 

Pittsburg. Pa 86.076 

.Jersey City. N. J ; 82.546 

Detroit. M'iL-li 79.577 

MilWiUikee, Wis | 71.440 

Albany, N.Y I 69,423 

Providence, K I 68.904 

Rochester. N \ 62.386 

.Allegheny, Pi 53,180 

Kichmond, Ya 51.038 

New Haven Cc.nn 50,840 

Chirleston. b C i§-256 

Indianaoolis, Ind 48.244 

Troy, nT Y. 46.465 

Syracuse, > Y ^3?§1 

Worcester. Mass 41.105 

Lowell. Ma=s 40.928 

Memphis. Tcnn 40.226 

Cambridge, M l-s 39,634 

HartforcCtonn 37,180 

Scranton, Pa 3d.092 

Reading, Pa 33.930 

Patersou. N J 25-^19 

Kansas Clt>. Mo 32.260 

Mobile, Ala S- "g* 

Toledo. Ohio 3}-'?* 

Portl;i.ul Me ?Mi? 

Colnmi.us. Ohio ' 31.274 

Wilmington. Del 30 »41 

Davton. Ohio ^Sil? 

Lawrence, Mass sS'Sni 

Utica. N.Y 2?§22 

Charlestown. Mass S'-HS 

Savannah. Ga ?S-s^5 

Lynii.Mass I 28.233 

I Fall River, Mass ' 2fa. rbb 



MISCELI.ANJEOUS IXFOKMAIiOS. 



83 



POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. 



states, 

Alabama 

Arkansas.. . 
California.... 
Connecticut.. 

Delaware 

Florida 

Georgia 

Illinois.; 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas 

Kentucky... 
Louisiana . . . 

Maine 

Maryland . 



Massachusetts.. 

Micliigan' 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

M' ' 



rOPUI-ATION-. 



Milesi 
E. R. 
18T2. 



857,039 



1,722 996,992 
!,198 484.471 
i.981 560,247 
t.674l 537.454 
!.130j 125.015 
1,268! 187,748 
i.OOUl. 184.109 
).4IOj2,5.39,891 
i.809ll.U8U.637 
),045|1,191.792 
1,318 364,399 

r.eno 1,321,011 

1,346 726,915 
1,776 626.915 
1,184 780,894 
r.800a.457.351 
).451,1.184.059'1,334.031 

439.7061 598,429 

827.922' 
1,721,295 
123,993 
43,491 
318 300 

906,u96tl, 026.502 
4.382.759,4,705,208 
1,071.361 
2,665.260 
90,923 



1,651,912 



Nebraska 

Nevada 

New Hampshire 

New Jersey 

New York 

North Carolina. 

Ohio 

Oregon 

* Last Census of Michigan taken In 1874. 



5,244 



POPCLATIOX. 



, Miles 
R. R. 
1872. 



Rhode Island 

South Carolina... 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Vermont 

Virginia 

West Virginia 



j.OOO .3.531.791 5,113 

1.306 217.3531 258.2.39! 136 



45.600 1.253.520 i 1,530 



3.539 1 'Wiscousii 



Total States 1,950,171 38,113,253 

i 



Territories. i 

Arizona i 113,916 

Colorado i 104.500 



Idaho ! 90.9331 

Montana 1 143.776 

New Mexico 121.201 



14.181 .... 
131.700 ... 
14.999,... 



Utah. . 
Washington.. 
Wyoming 



80.056 
69.944 
93,107 



Total Territories.,' 



Aggregateof U. S..l2,915,203'38,555,9S3l 60,852 

• Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. 



PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD; 
Population and Aeea. 

RiES. Population. 



Russia 

Ujiited States with Alaska. , 

France 

.Austria and Hungary 

.Japan 

Great Britain and Ireland., 

German Empire 

Italy 



Chili 

Switzerland 

Peru 

Bolivia 

Argentine Repnblh 

Wurteraburg 

Denmark 

Venezuela 

Baden 

Greece 

Guatemala 

I'^cnador 

!*;n-a,!'uay 

Hesse 

Liberia 

San Salvador 

Hrtvti 

.Nicaragua 

Uruguay 

Honduras 

San Domingo 



446,500.000 

226,817,108 

81,925,400 

38,925,600 

36,469,800 

35,904,400 

34,785,300 

31,817,100 

29.906.092 

27.439,931 

16.642,000 

10.000.060 

16,163,000 

9,173.000 

5,931.500 

5,000,000 

5.031,300 

4,861.400 

3.995,200 

3.688.300 

3.000.000 

2,000.000 

2,669,100 

2,500.000 

2,000.000 

1,812.000 

1,818,500 

1,784.700 

1,500,000 

1.461,400 

1,457.900 

1,180,000 

1,300.000 

1,000,000 

823,138 

718.000 

600,000 

572.000 

350.000 

300,000 

3.50,000 

136,000 

165,000 

63.950 



1871 
1871 
1871 
1870 
1866 
1869 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1867 



1870 
1870 
1869 
1871 



1869 
1871 
1870 

'1871 
1870 
1871 



1871 
1871 
1871 



3,741,848 

4,677,432 

8,003,778 

1,603,884 

204,091 

240,348 

149,399 

121,315 

160,207 

118.847 

195.775 

3,253,039 

673,621 

761,586 

293.871 

635.964 

11,373 

29,293 

34,494 

12.680 

357,157 

132.616 

15,992 

471.838 

497.331 

871,848 

7,533 

14.753 

368,338 

5,912 

19,353 

40,879 

218,928 

63,787 

2,969 

9,576 

7,335 

10,205 

58.171 

66.723 

47,092 



119.3 
48.6 
10.2 
7.78 
178.7 
149.4 
232.8 
263.3 
187. 
230.9 
85, 



441.5 
165.9 
115.8 
290.9 



15.6 
277. 
74.9 
81.8 



17,827 



Pekin 

London 

St. Petersburg... 

Washington 

Paris 

Vienna 

Yeddo 

London 

Berlin 

Rome 

Madrid 

Rio Janeiro 

Constantinople .. 

Mexico 

ckholm 

Teheran 

Brussels 

Munich 

Lisbon 

Hague 

Bogota 

Santiago 

Berne 

Lima 

Cliuquisaca 

Buenos Ayres — 

Stuttgart 

Copenliagen 

Caraccas 

Carlsruhe 

Athens 

Guatemala — .'.. 

Quito 

.\suncion 

Darmstadt 

Monrovia 

S.al Salvador.... 
Port au Prince.. 

Managua 

ilonte Video 

Comayagua 

. San Domingo — 



667.000 
109.199 

1.825.300 
833,900 

1,534,900 

3,251,800 
825,400 
244.484 
332,000 
420.000 

1,075.000 
210.300 
136.900 
120.000 
314.100 
169.500 
234.063 
90,100 



36 000 
160,100 
25.000 
177 800 
91.600 
163.042 
47.000 
36,600 
43,400 
40,000 
70,000 
48,000 
30.000 
.3.000 
15,000 
20.000 
10,000 
44 5U0 
13.000 
20.000 
2000 
7,683 



84 



MISCELLANEorS IXFOKMATION. 



POPULATION OF ILLINOIS, 
By Counties. 



AGGREGATE. 



COUNTIES. 



1870. I 1860. 1830. 1 1840. I 1830. 1830. 



Adams 

Alexander. . 

Bond - 

Boone 

Brown 

Bureau 

Calhoun 

Carroll 

Ciss - 

Champaign, 
Christian .. 

Clark 

Cl.y 

Clinton 

Cles 

Cook . ." 

Crawford 

Cumberland 
Ue Kalb..- 
De Witt... 

Douglas 

Du Page 

Edgar 

Edwards 

Effingham.. 

Favette 

Fo'rd 

Franklin 

FuUon 

Gallatin ... 

Gieene 

Grundy 

Hamilton .. 

Hancock 

Hardin 

Hender.-ion - 

Henry 

Iroquois 

Jackson 

Ja-^per 

Jefferson 

jersey 

Jo Daviess. 

Johnson 

Kane. 

Kankakee. . 

Kendall 

Knox . _ 

Lake 

La Salle 

Lawrence 

Lee 

Livingston . 
Logan 



56362 
10564 
13152 
12942 
12205 
32415 
6562 
16705 
115S0 

32737 
20363 
18719 
15S75 
16285 
25235 
349966 



12223 
23265 
1476S 
-13^8^4 
16085 
21450 

7565 
15653 
1963S 

9103 
12652 
3829: 
11134 
20277 
14938 
13014 
35935 

5113 
125S2 
35506 
257S2 
19634 
11234 
17864 
15054 
27820 
1 1 248 
39091 
24352 
12399 
39522 
21014 
60792 
12533 
271 7 1 
31471 
23053 



41323 
4707 
9815 
1167S 
9938 
26426 
5144 
11733 
11325 
14629 
10492 
14987 
9336 
10941 
14203 
144-954 



26508 
2484 
6144! 
7624 
719S, 
8S41 
3231I 
4586 
7253: 
2649I 
3203i 
9532: 
4289! 
5139I 
9335, 

433851 



II55I 


7135 


83H 


371S 


19086 


7540 


10820 


5002 


.7.140 




I470I 


9290 


16925 


10692 


S454 


3524 


7816 


3799 


11189 


8075 



1979 

9393 
33338 

8055 
16093 
10379 

9915 
29061 

3759 

9501 

20660 

12325 

9589 

8364 

12965 

1 205 1 

27325 

9342 

30062 

15412 

13074 

28663 

18257 

48332 

9214 

17651 

11637 

14272 



5681 

22508 
5448 

12429 
3023 
6362 

14652 
2887 
4612 
3807 
4149 
5862 
3220 
8109 
7354 

1S604 
41141 

16703 1 



77301. 
132791 
14226 
17S15 

6i£ij 
5.29EI 
1553; 
5128 



14476' 

3313 
5060 
1705] 
4183 
3067 
1741 
1023 
2981 
1475 
18781 
7453i 
3228I 
37lS{ 
9616I. 
10201I 

44221 



1697 
3247 

3535 

S225 
3070 
1675 
6328 



3682 
13142 
10760 
119: 



3945 
9946 
1378 



1260I 
1695; 
3566, 
1472 
5762 
4535 
6180 
3626 
6501 



7060 

2634! 
93481 
7092 
2035 
759 
2333 



2186. 

1390 

3124 



626 
2931 



3940 

755 

2330 . 



*23 
2999 



4071 
1649 



2704 



4083 
1841 . 
7405 
7674 



1763 
3155 



2616 
483 



41 

1828 



1542 
691 



2111 . 
1596 



843 



274 
"3668 



MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 



85 



POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded. 



COUNTIES. 



AGGREGATE. 



1S70. 1860. ISSO. 1840. 1830. 1830. 



Macon 

Macoupin. .. 

Madison 

Marion 

Marshall-. - 

Mason 

Massac 

McDonough. 
McHenry . _. 

McLean 

Menard 

Mercer 

Monroe 

Montgomery 

Morgan 

Moultrie 

Ogle -- 

Peoria 

Perry- 

Piatt 

Pike 

Pope 

Pulaski 

Putnam 

Randolph 

Richland 

Rock Island 

Saline 

Sangamon .. 

Schuyler 

Scott 

Shelby 

Stark 

St. Clair 

Stephenson.. 

Tazewell 

Union 

Vermilion. . 
Wabash .... 

Warren 

Washington. 

Wayne 

White 

Whitesides ., 

Will 

Williamson. 
Winnebago . 
Woodford . . 

Total.. 



26481 
32726 
44131 
20622 
16950 
161S4 
95S1 
26509 
23762 
539SS 
11735 
18769 



253f4 
23463 
103S5 
27492 
47540 
13723 
10953 
3070S 
"437 

875.; 

6280 
20S59 
12803 
29783 
12714 
46352 
17419 
10530 
25476 
10751 

51068 
30608 
27903 
16518 
30388 
8841 
23174 
17599 
19758 
16S46 
27503 
43013 
17329 
29301 
iSgsf 



13738 
24602 
31251 
12739 
13437 
10931 

6213 
20069 
22089 
28772 

95S4 
15042 

12832 
13979 
22112 

6385 
22888 
36601 

9552 

6127 
27249 

6742 

3943 

5587 
17205 

9711 
21005 

9331 
32274 
14684 

9069 
14613 

9004 

37694 
25112 
21470 
11181 
19800 
7313 
18336 
13731 
12223 
12403 
1S737 
29321 
12205 
=449' 
13282 



398S 
12355 
20441 
6720 
5180 
5921 
4092 
7616 
14978 
10163 
6349 
5246 

7679 
6277 

16064 
3234 

10020 

17547 
5278 
1606 

18819 
3975 
2265 
3924 

11079 
4012 
6937 
5588 

19228 

10573 
7914 
7807 
3710 

20180 
11666 
12052 
7615 
11492 
4690 
8176 
6953 
6825 
8925 
5361 
16703 
7216 
11773 
4415 



3039 
7926 
14433 
474: 
1849 



5308 
2578 
6565 
4431 
2352 



4490 
19547 



3479 
6153 
3222 



11728 
4094 



2131 
7944 



2610 



14716 
6972 
6215 
6659 
1573 

13631 
2800 
7221 
5524 
9303 
4240 
6739 
4810 
5133 
7919 
2514 

10167 
4457 
4609 



^'5) 



2000 
2953 
12714 



I2I5 



2396 

3316 



ri3io 
4429 



12960 
^29591 



7078 



4716 

3239 
5836 
2710 
308 
1675 
2553 
6ogi 



2539891 1711951 



851470 



476183 



History of Bureau County.* 



Less than half a century ago the territory now embraced within the 
limits of- this county was in a state of nature, being a wild, uninhabited 
region. Scarcely a white man — eS:cept hunters and traders — had ever 
crossed the prairies of Bureau county, and it was unknown to the early 
pioneer. Roving bands of Indians were the only occupants of the country, 
and their trails were found here and there leading to and from the differ- 
ent villages. Herds of deer, and packs of wolves, roamed at will ; and 
the gobbling of wild turkeys, and the shrill notes of the lynx and cata- 
mount, were heard in the groves. Although the buffalo were gone, still 
their bones were found here and there scattered over the prairies, relics 
of the past. 

A change has taken place ; these prairies which were covered with 
wild grass'and flowers during the Summer, and swept over by fire each 
Fall, are now converted into corn and wlieat fields, interspersed with fine 
dwellings and barns. No longer a wild, uninhabited region, where the 
howling of wolves and the yelling of savages were heard, but the home 
of 35,000 people, where wealth, literature and refinement abound. Fine 
villages have sprung up here and there, with their tall church-spires glit- 
tering in the sunbeams, where the clattering of machinery and the musi- 
cal peals of the church-bells are heard. Immense trains of cars hourly 
pass over its prairies, carrying the products of our own and foreign 
countries, maidng a scene strangely in contrast with that of former dajs, 
and showing the unprecedented growth and prosperity of this people. 

EARLY SETTLEMENT. 

As early as 1825 there was quite a settlement at the lead mines 
about Galena, the road connecting it with the settlements below by the 
way of Rock Island. In the Spring of 1827, Mr. Kellogg, with three 
wagons and a drove of cattle, went direct from Peoria to Galena, 

* We are indebled to N. Matson, Esq., for this history of Bureau Co. During a residence of 
forty-two years in this coun y, he has given much thought and labor to this very important suli- 
ject. His publications cover most of the ground, and what he lias endeavored to do in this is to 
add some new matter which he thlnlis is of great value, to condense his former publications and 
correct errors, so as to give in this, his final effort, a correct, condensed and truthful history of 
Bureau Co. 



HISTOEY OP BUREAU COITNTT. 87 

a distance of one hundred and sixty miles, through an unsettled country, 
saving thereby about sixty miles. Others followed this route, and it 
soon became a beaten road, known for some years as " Kellogg's Trail." 
Tiiat Summer — being the time of the Winnebago war — Col. Neale, with 
six iTundred volunteers and many wagons, from the south part of the 
state, passed over this road. In a short time it became a great thorough- 
fare from north to south, over which ran a daily mail coach. People 
settling on this road to entertain traders and keep stage teams ; J. B. 
Meredith located at Senachwine, John Dixon at Boyd's Grove, Henry 
Thomas on Bureau, Dad Joe at Dad Joe Grove, Ogee at Rock River, Kel- 
logg at Kellogg's Grove, and Winter at Apple River. 

At that time all the north part of the state was a wild, uninhabited 
region, except by Indians and fur traders. Two families had located 
near the present site of Lacon. Capt. Wm. Haws and James W. Willis 
had made claims on the Ox Bow prairie in Putnam county; James Walker 
and a few others had settled at Ottawa. The American Fur Company 
had a trading post opposite the mouth of Bureau creek, consisting of 
three log cabins, under the supervision of G. S. Hubbard. This consti- 
tuted all the inhabitants in the adjoining counties when a settlement, was 
commenced in Bureau. 

On the 5th of May, 1828, Henry Thomas, with his family in a wagon 
drawn b}^ three yoke of cattle, came to Bui-eau and built the first cabin 
within the limits of this county. This cabin stood near a small branch, 
by a spring, and by the side of the Galena road, being located on the 
northwest quarter of section thirty-three. Town of Bureau, and occupied 
at present by Thomas Vaughan. A few weeks afterwards, three young 
men, Edward, Justus and John L. Ament, built a cabin at the east end 
of Red Oak Grove, on section one, Town of Walnut, the farm now owned 
by W. Miles. In July of the same year Reason B. Hall built a cabin on 
the southeast quarter of section thirty-four. Town of Hall, where J. 
Wasson now lives. Hall, with his family, occupied his cabin but a few 
months, when he abandoned it for a claim south of the Illinois River, and 
for five years no other family lived in that vicinity. In the Fall of 1828 
John Dixon settled at Boyd's Grove, and lived there about eighteen months, 
when he moved to Rock River, and became the proprietor of Dixon's 
Ferry. In the Spring of 1829 Amos Leonard and Daniel Dimmick built 
cabins in the scattering timber, by the side of springs, and on the north 
half of section thirty-two, Selby, but occupied them only a short time. 
In the Spring of 1829, Timothy Perkins and Leonard Roth made claims 
in Leepertown, and Bulbona, a French Indian trader at Bulbona Grove, 
in the town of Wyanet. 

In the Spring of 1830, Ezekiel Thomas and Abram Stratton settled 
on farms now occupied by them, and John M. Gay made a claim close by 



88 HISTORY OF BTTREAU COUNTY. 

them, in the town of Bureau. About the same time Charles Boyd 
bought Dixon"s claim at Boyd's Grove, and lived on it for many years. 
Joseph Smith (Dad Joe) settled at Dad Joe Grove, and Elijah Eppei'son 
built a cabin on the south-east quarter of section five, Princeton, wliere 
F. Stoner now lives. At the same time Sylvester Brigham, James For- 
ristall, Justus and John L. Anient, made claims on the east side of Main 
Bureau timber, in the town of Dover. 

In the Spring of 18-30, Daniel Dimmick built a cabin on section 
twenty-five, Lamoille, and occupied it with his family about two j'ears. 
when he abandoned his claim and left the country. In the Fall of the 
same year AVilliam Hall located on the present site of Lamoille, and lived 
here until the Spring of 1832, when he sold his claim to Aaron Gunn, 
and moved to Indian Creek, LaSalle county, where himself and part of 
his family were killed by the Indians a few weeks afterwards. 

During the year 1831 several claims were made in the valley of Main 
Bureau, above Tiskilwa ; among these claimants were Robert Clark, 
Dave Jones and Michael Kitterman. The latter still occupies his claim. 
In the Summer of 1831 but two claims had been made on the Princeton 
prairie — one by Curtis Williams, on section twenty-one. and one by John 
Williams, on section seventeen— when the Hampshire colony came here. 

INDIANS OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

Hunters and fur' traders say that more Indians lived witliin the limits 
of Bureau than any county in the state, estimating them from 1,500 to 
2,000. According to Indian tradition, about the year 1769 an old chief 
named Wappe, witii seven wives and four hundred followers, came from 
the Wabash, and established a village on the present site of Tiskilwa. 
For some years this village bore the name of its founder, but we find in 
1812 it was called Comas village, after a chief of that name. At one 
time a chief named Tiskilwa lived here, but little is known of his history, 
except he had many wives and was a great hunter. It was at this village 
Black Partridge fitted out an expedition to attack Fort Clark, in the Fall 
of 1813. At one time this village was said to contain about three hun- 
dred lodges, and was known by the French fur traders as the big town. 
It was not so large in the early settlement, but nevertheless it was the 
largest one in the country, and bore the name of Indiantown. The prin- 
cipal chief of this village was Autuckee, and the one next in authority 
was Meommuse. Both of these chiefs were well known by the early 
settlers ; the latter spoke some English, and frequently visited the cabins 
of settlers. Here at this village lived for a number of years a half-breed 
by the name of Mike Girty, who was a great thief and cut-throat, and 
headed a band of warriors to commit depredations on the settlers during 



HISTORY OP BUEEATJ COTJKTY. 89 

the Black Hawk war. Girtjr was not a chief, and was but little known 
among the settlers, spending much of his time as interpreter among the 
fur traders. Wasseaw was a chief of some note, and known by a few of the 
early settlers. He is said to have been a handsome Indian, tall and straight, 
with an intelligent face, and claimed to be a son of Senachwine. For 
many years he raised corn in Barren Grove, where he had a village of 
about forty lodges. 

. At one time there was a large village on Lake DePue, but most of 
its inhal)itants had left before settlers came here. 

The Indians of Bureau, like all Pottawatomies, were low and filthy 
in their habits, possessing (with a few exceptions) none of those noble 
traits which elevate the savage character and make their history worthy 
of record. But they were peaceable and quiet, when not under the 
influence of liquor, living on friendly terms with the settlers, frequently 
visiting their cabins to exchange commodities. As settlers increased, the 
Indians became dissatisfied with their situation, and left the county at 
difierent times from 1832 to 1836, to occup)^ lands assigned them by the 
government in Western Kansas. 

CIVIL JURISDICTION. 

The territory within the limits of this county was first under the 
jui'isdiction of St. Clair county ; then Madison, then Pike, then Fulton, 
next Peoria, and lastly Putnam. In January, 1825, a bill passed the 
legislature dividing the military district into counties, and Putnam being 
the farthest north, was made to include all the north part of the slate, 
which at that time was uninhabited, except a few trading posts. The 
bill provided that the county should be organized as soon as it contained 
a sufScient number of inhabitants. Five years afterwards it was found 
to have the required number, but they were scattered from the Indiana 
state line to the Mississippi, including Chicago and Galena, which made 
organization impracticable, and for five years all the legal business of 
Putnam county was transacted at Peoria. 

In the Spring of 1831 Putnam county, having new boundaries made 
by the legislature, was organized in accordance with the act. The 
county was divided into four precincts, two on the east and two on the 
west side of the Illinois River. Those on the west side were called 
Bureau and Spoon River ; the former was made to include all of this 
county and a small portion of Putnam, Marshall and Stark counties. 
The first general election was held at the house of Elijah Epperson, one 
and a half miles north of Princeton, on the first Monday in August, at 
which nineteen votes were cast, whose names are as follows : Henry 
Thomas, Elijah Epperson, Leonard Roth, John M. Gay, Mason Dimmick, 



90 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

Samuel Gleason, Curtis Williams, Justus Ament, John L. Ament, John 
W. Hall, Adam Taj-loi", Daniel Dimmick, Thomas Washburn, Henry H. 
Harrison, Abram Stratton, Ezekiel Thomas, Hezekiah Epperson, E. H. 
Hall, and Anthony Epperson. 

John M. Gay and Daniel Dimmick were elected Justices of the 
Peace, but the latter did not qualify. For many years Ga}"- was the only 
Justice of the Peace on the west side of tlie river, and lie was the only 
person to take the acknowledgment of legal papers, administer the mar- 
riage rites, etc. 

SETTLERS DRIVEN FROM THEIR PIOMES. 

In the Spring of 1831 there were only sixteen families in Bureau, 
while there were about fifteen hundred Indians. Although the Indians 
appeared friendly, frequently visiting the homes of settlers, and some- 
times assisting them in raising their cabins, still they were apprehensive 
that all was not right. Tlie Sumiuer before, Black Hawk, with many of 
his warriors, attended a great feast on Bureau, and report said that many of 
the Pottawatomies had agreed to assist him in retaining his village. Black 
Hawk had now returned to his village at Rock Island, and Gov. Reynolds 
had issued a call for volunteers to remove him and his band west of the 
Mississippi. A traveler on the Sac and Fox trail reported tliat five hun- 
dred warriors were collected at Barren Grove, and he believed they were 
going west to assist Black Hawk. While every thing was at fever heat 
the settlers heard the firing of cannons at Rock Island, and believed that 
fighting had commenced. It appears that on the approach of the army 
the Indians fled across the river, and in celebrating this bloodless victory 
Gen. Gaines had a salute fired from the heavy ordnance at Fort Arm- 
strong. The wind being favorable, the report of the cannons was heard 
on Bureau, and every person fled from the county, — soiue going to 
Peoria, others to Hennepin. A number of families met on the present 
site of Princeton, where they halted for consultation, when it was agreed 
that ft committee should go and consult with Shuubena, who at that 
time was encamped about two miles east. The old chief said he thought 
there might be trouble ; that Black Hawk said the last time they met 
he would fight for his village, and if they commenced fighting the settlers 
would be in danger. He said, however, the young men might stay and 
raise corn, but the squaws and pappooses should leave immediatel}'. 
After this consultation the settlers continued their flight, and made no 
stop until they crossed the Illinois river. 

On the Ox Bow prairie, in Putnam county, a call was made for vol- 
unteers, when about fifty responded, who came to Bureau and assisted 
the settlers in taking away their stock, with other valuables. This 
turned out to be a bloodless war, and when all the facts were known the 
settlers returned to their homes. 



HISTOEY OP BTJREATJ COUNTY. 91 



BLACK HAWK WAR. 

In the Spring of 1832 the settlement on Bureau had increased to 
about thirty families, and on the west side of the river, within the limits 
of this county, there were probably forty cabins. The settlers were 
apprised that Black Hawk, with his band, were ascending Rock River, 
and that the Governor had again issued a call for volunteers, but they 
believed it would pass off as the year before, without fighting. About 
the middle of May, while the settlers were busy with their crops, Shau- 
bena notified them that hostilities had commenced ; that Stillman's army 
was defeated, and they were liable to be attacked at any moment. These 
tidings were carried from cabin to cabin, and in a few hours all of the 
settlers had fled from their homes ; and it was well they did so, for a few 
hours' delajr, as the sequel shows, would have been fatal to many of 
them. Some of the settlers went to Peoria and some to Springfield, but 
the most of them took refuge at Hennepin. 

That night, after the settlers left, about seventy warriors, led by the 
half-breed Girty, came to Bureau, and in the darkness of the night visited 
almost every cabin, but found their intended victims had fled. 

A fort was built at Hennepin, and here the most of the settlers 
remained during the war. Some of them volunteered as rangers, and 
spent the Summer in guarding the frontier settlements. 

About two weeks after the settlers left. Major Baxter, with two com- 
panies of rangers from St. Clair County, came to Bureau and built a fort 
where Henry Thomas lived, calling it Fort Thomas, and it was occupied 
by them during the war. 

The Indians visited Bureau a number of times during the absence of 
the settlers, killed chickens, pigs and cattle, robbed some of the cabins, 
and sometimes laid in ambush for days to kill the settlers as they would 
return to look after their stock. They killed Elijah Phillips, a mile and a 
half north of Dover, and burned the Rev. James Sample and wife, one- 
half mile west of Princeton.* 

About the 1st of September, the war being over, and Black Hawk a 
prisoner, the settlers returned to their claims. On their return they 
found many of their cattle and hogs were missing, and their gardens and 
cornfields grown up to weeds ; their wheat and oats had matured, but not 
having been harvested in time, fell to the ground. Every thing appeared 
gloomy to the settlers on Bureau — Winter approaching and their crops a 
failure ; but, fortunately, there were good crops in Putnam county east 
of the river, where they obtained a supply for the coming Winter. 

* A full account of these murders la given In the Bureau County Reminiscences. 



92 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 



THIRD INDIAN WAR. 



Again in the Spring of 183-3, tlie settlers on Bureau were alarmed at 
the strange conduct of the Indians, and rumors were afloat that the Pot- 
tawatomies and Winnebagos were about to unite and make war on the 
frontier settlements. It is said a Winnebago chief by the name of Naw- 
wa-see, who had a village near the present site of Rockford, was wound- 
ed, and his squaw, with an infant in her arms, killed the year before 
by the troops in pursuit of Black Hawk, mistaking them for Sacs and 
Foxes. This chief, in order to avenge himself on the whites, visited 
many of the Pottawatomies' villages, to persuade them to make war on 
the settlers. A large body of Winnebagos were collected on Green 
River, and it is said a council between them and the Pottawatomies was 
held near the present site of New Bedford. At Devil's Grove a large 
number of warriors had collected, where they held a feast and war dance. 
Indians were frequently seen riding at full gallop across the prairie, who 
were supposed to be carrying tidings from place to place. The Indians 
no longer visited the cabins of settlers, but appeared shy and unfriendly, 
and avoided as much as possible meeting the whites. It was also noticed 
that the Indians did not return to their village after their winter hunt, 
and were planting no corn, as they formerly had done, and their furs 
were exchanged for ammunition instead of clothing. The settlers became 
alarmed at these indications of war, and called a meeting to consult on 
what they had best do. At this meeting two persons were appointed 
fo visit some of the Winnebago villages on Rock River, to find out the 
intention of the Indians, but they returned without making any discov- 
eries. White people were much alarmed, not knowing at what moment 
hostilities would commence. Mrs. Dixon, of Dixon's Ferry, with her chil- 
dren, fled to the South in great haste, telling the people on Bureau, as she 
passed, that the Winnebagos were collecting their warriors together on 
Rock River, and in all probability would attack the settlement in a few 
days. On receiving this intelligence people fled from the countr}', leav- 
ing their farms to grow up in weeds, and their stock to run wild on the 
prairies. Three years in succession the settlers were driven from their 
homes : some of them were sick of the country and never returned. 

A number of settlers on the Princeton prairie joined together and 
built a fort at Joel Doolittle's residence, by erecting palisades around his 
cabin, using the latter for a block house. 

For a number of months previous, Capt. Brown, with a company of 
rangers, had been encamped on Bureau, and in the Hall settlement, to 
protect the settlers, but their time of service having expired, the com- 
pany was disbanded, leaving the settlement without protection. 



i 




N. Mats ON Esq. 

PmNCETOW 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 95 

More than forty j^ears have passed since this affair took place, and 
nothing positive is known with regard to the intentions of the Indians. 
Some believe they intended to make war on the settlers, biit people took 
the alarm before their plans were matured : others think different, as 
they committed no depredations. 

There have been a number of speculative theories with regard to the 
action of the Indians, none of which appears to be conclusive. One is, 
a number of Indians were killed secretly by settlers, and consequently 
they meditated revenge. In the Spring of 1833 a dead Indian was found 
in Bureau Creek, a short distance above the Bureau Valley Mills, with a 
bullet-hole in his back, showing how he came to his death. The body 
was taken out by the Indians and buried, and to them the murder was a 
myster^r. Dave Jones, a notorious character in the fearly settlement of 
the county, said while hunting deer in the creek bottoms he saw this 
Indian sitting on a log over the water, fishing, when all of a sudden he 
jumped up as though he was about to draw out a big fish, and pitched 
head foremost into the creek, and was drowned when he came up to him. 
About that time the remains of an Indian, partly devoured by wolves, 
were found in the Illinois River timber, and his death could not be 
accounted for. A number of Indians disappeared very mysteriously 
about this time, and the Indians believed they were murdered by the 
whites. 

Whatever the cause may have been, or whether or not the Indians 
meditated revenge, it caused the settlers much trouble ; and although it 
passed off without bloodshed, it prevented people from improving their 
claims or raising a good crop. 

HAMPSHIRE COLONY. 

In the Summer of 1831 a party of emigrants from. Northampton, 
Mass., settled on the Princeton prairie. Before coming west they organ- 
ized a company and a religious society, with the understanding that they 
should settle together as a colony. On their arrival on Bureau they 
found the countrj^ deserted, the settlers having fled for fear of the 
Indians. At that time Mr. Epperson was the onl}' one living in Prince- 
ton township, and he assisted the new-comers in selecting claims. Dr. 
N. Chamberlin made a claim south of Princeton, on a farm now belong- 
ing to Elii'ah Dee and Major Chamberlin, where E. Douglas now lives. 
Eli and Elijah Smith built a double log cabin on Bureau Bluff, three miles 
north of Princeton. E. S. Phelps made a claim on what is now the 
north division of the City of Princeton. C. G. Cass made a claim on the 
north-west quarter of section twenty -six, and Aaron Gunn on land 
adjoining, knoAvn as the Doolittle farm, but afterwards went to Lamoille. 
George Hinsdale settled on West Bureau, where he now lives ; and John 
7 



*J6 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

(I. Blake made a claim where Artliur Bryant now lives. Blake went 
east of the Illinois River, and taught school at ten dollars per month ; 
after keeping his claim for three years, he sold it for twenty-five dollars. 
The settlement was called Greenfield, and Elijah Smith was 
appointed postmaster, the mail being obtained from Thomas post-office, on 
•West Bureau, once a week. A church was organized, consisting of six 
members, which formed a nucleus of the Hampshire Colony Church of 
Princeton. 

ORGANIZATION OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

On the 28th of February, 1837, an act passed the legislature setting 
off the County of Bureau, and fixing its boundaries as it now stands, 
except the towns of Milo and Wheatland, which were afterwards added 
on the formation of Marshall and Stark Counties. This act of the legis- 
lature was not to take effect, however, unless a majority of the whole 
. count}^ favored it. In accordance with this act an election was held on 
the first Monda}'' in March, which was a very exciting one, and many 
illegal votes were said to have been cast on both sides. On the west side of 
the river people voted almost en masse for the division, while on the east 
side they voted against it. A few votes were cast in Indiantown pre- 
cinct against the division, and a few in Sandy precinct for it. There 
were about thirty majority for the division, and when the result was 
known there was great rejoicing on the west side of the river. In 
Princeton houses were illuminated, bonfires built, guns fired, and various 
tokens of joy. Although the west side of the river had won the victory 
and were entitled to a new county, those on the east side, with the 
authorities at Hennepin, pronounced the election illegal, giving notice 
that they would contest it — declaring no division — Putnam County still 
whole, etc. Notwithstanding this protest. Bureau claimed to be a county, 
and went on to comply with the provisions in the act of the legislature. 
Three commissioners, who had been appointed for that purpose, met in 
May, and located the county seat at Princeton. 

On the first Monday in June, 1837, an election was held to elect 
county officers, at which Robert Masters, William Haskins and Arthur 
Bryant were elected County Commissioners ; Cyrus Langworthj^ Sheriff ; 
Thomas Mercer, Clerk ; John H. Bryant, Recorder; Jacob Galer, Coroner, 
and Robert Stewart, Surveyor. 

Judge Stone, of the Fifth Judicial District, ordered court to be held 
in Princeton on the following August, and appointed Cyrus Bryant, Clerk. 
Courts were held in the Hampshire Colony Church until 1845, when a 
court-house was built, and a jail, twelve feet square, with hewed logs, 
lined with sheet-iron, together with a frame building for a jail, on a lot 
now occupied by the residence of O. S. Phelps. 



HISTORY OF BUEEATJ COUNTY. 97 

The revenue of the county for 1838, including state, county and 
school taxes, amounted to the sum of three hundred and thirty-two dol- 
lars. But this amount, small as it was, proved sufficient to meet all 
demands for the fiscal year. 

GEOGRAPHY OF THE COUNTY. 

Bureau County has twenty-three whole townships and two fractional 
ones ; 868 square miles or sections, and about -555,520 acres of land — 
about one-ninth of which was originally timber. The face of the country 
is neither hilly nor flat, but iindulating, and while in a state of nature 
had the appearance of a vast plain, interspersed with groves of timber, 
and drained by clear, running streams. 

The eastern portion of the county is drained by Negro and Spring- 
Creeks, the central by Main Bureau and its tributaries, and the west by 
Green and Spoon Rivers. These streams, except Spoon River, are skirted 
with timber, and along them — especially Main Bureau — are excellent 
mill privileges. 

The face of the country is elevated above the water courses from one 
to two hundred feet. In the north part of the county, on the ridge 
which divides the waters of the Illinois and Mississippi, is an elevation 
of about three hundred and fifty feet above the Illinois valle3^ 

On Green River, and along the valley of the Illinois, is a large quan- 
tity of swamp or overflowed land, some of which has been reclaimed by 
ditching, and brought under cultivation. In some of the western towns 
are sand knolls, bowlder rocks and marshes, but the quality of the land 
throughout the county for farming purposes is equal if not superior to 
any county in the state. 

GOVERNMENT SURVEYS. 

In the Spring of 1819 John C. Sullivan, under the direction of Gra- 
ham and Phillips, commissioners appointed by the President of the 
United States for that purpose, surveyed the old Indian boundary line 
running from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi, at the mouth of Rock 
River. This runs a few degrees south of west, passing through the north- 
ern towns of this county. This was a standard line in the surveys of the 
county, causing fractional tracts north and south of it. 

The surve3^s south of the Indian boundary were commenced in 1816 
and completed in 1822 ; the last were made in this county by Thos. C. 
and Stephen Rector ; their returns bear date November 6, 1822. The 
surveys north of the Indian boundary were commenced in 1834 and 
completed in 1843. The land south of this boundary came into market 
in August, 1835, and north of it in 1844. The land office of this district 
was at Galena until 1841, when it was moved to Dixon. 



y» HISTORY OF BUllEAU COUNTY. 

The northern boundary of the military district is a line extending 
from the great bend in the Illinois River, at the mouth of Lake DePue, 
to the Mississippi, a short distance below New Boston. The towns of 
Wheatland, Milo, Macon and Neponset, were in part militarj- or patent 
land, which for many years retarded the settlement. Indiantown, Aris- 
pie and Leepertown, although within tlie military district, contained no 
patent lands. 

MINERALOGICAL. 

In the central and southern portions of the county coal is found in 
various places, but none has yet been discovered in the northern towns. 
A large portion of Mineral, Selby and Hall are underlaid with coal-beds, 
■which are found from twenty to seventy feet below the surface. The 
line that bounds the coal-beds on the north is said to be the south line of 
town seventeen, but coal has been found on Main Bureau north of that 
line. Coal was first discovered in this county in the Fall of 1834, out- 
cropping from the banks of Coal Creek, in section 24 Mineral ; two 
years afterwards it was found on Negro Creek, in the Town of Hall, and 
on Coal Run, in Indiantown. 

In 1866 mineral paint was discovered on the north-west quarter of 
section seven, Manlius ; but it is now found elsewhere in that vicinity. 
A large quantity of this paint has been prepared and shipped to other 
parts. 

' Peat beds are plenty in the west part of the county, but it has not 
been brought into use, and probably never will, as coal is abundant. 

There are a number of stone quarries in the count}', none of which 
have been worked to any great extent. The best of these quarries are on 
Rocky Run, in Indiantown, and on Negro and Spring Creeks in the Town 
of Hall. 

PROVIDENCE COLONY. 

In the Spring of 18-36 a colony was organized in Providence, R. I., 
for the purpose of making a settlement in the west. The agents of this 
colony, after looking at many localities in different parts of the state, 
selected Indiantown, in this county, for their future home. At that time 
most of the township was vacant, and they entered a large tract, to be 
drawn for by the members of the colony. The town of Providence was 
laid out, and the lots sold to the colonists. This colony, like all others 
in the West, did not meet the expectations of its projectors ; but it 
brought to the county many worthy citizens. Among those who remained 
here were Asa Barney, Caleb Cushing, Alfred Anthony, Hosea 
Barne}', J. Shaw, James Harrington, James Pilkington, John Lanuon, 
Thomas Doe, Mathew Dorr, James Dexter, and Elias Nickerson. 



HISTORY OF BUKEATJ COUNTY. 



TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION. 



At the general election of 1849 the vote was almost unanimous for 
township organization, and in the following Spring town officers were 
elected, when the Board of Supervisors took the place of County Commis- 
sioners. At that time the county was divided into nine precincts, named 
as follows : Princeton, Dover, Lamoille, French Grove, Brush Creek, 
Green River, Tiskilwa, Hazewood, and Hall. 

On the adoption of township organization, some of the towns con- 
ta,ined but few inhabitants, scarcely enough to fill the offices. Manlius, 
Gold and Wheatland were attached to other towns, and not organized 
until some years afterwards. The names of some of the towns have been 
changed by the Board of Supervisors since the organization. 

PERILS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. 

The following graphic sketch is taken from the Reminiscences of Bu- 
reau County. People at the present time are not aware of the hardships 
of the ea,r\j settlers of this county — deprived of almost every comfort 
of civilization, without schools, churches, and in some cases without 
society, having only the Indians for neighbors and associates. Their 
dwellings were rude cabins, with a puncheon floor, and a clapboard door 
hanging on wooden hinges. Some were obliged to live in a tent until a 
cabin could be built ; others lived for months in a pole shanty, without 
a floor, chimney or door, a bed -quilt supplying the place of the latter. 
Their living was also plain, being deprived of even the necessaries of 
life — for weeks at a time without bread in their house, living on hominy 
and potatoes, whJle their supply of meat consisted of wild game. The 
nearest place for getting their grain ground was at a horse-mill near Peoria, 
where some of the early pioneers went, and waited for days at the mill 
to get their grist. Many of the settlers pounded their corn in a hominy- 
block and ground their wheat in a coffee-mill, taking out the bran with 
a common meal sieve. 

Three years in succession the early settlers of Bureau were driven 
from their homes on account of Indian hostilities, leaving their farms to 
grow up in weeds, and their horses and cattle to run at large on the 
prairie. For weeks at a time they lived in constant fear of the Indians, 
not knowing at what moment they would be attacked and murdered by 
them, y Sometimes they would carry their guns with them while working 
in the field, and at night leave their cabins, and, with their blankets and 
quilts, sleep in the grove, in order that they might escape should their 
dwelling be attacked. 

More than forty years have now passed since the settlement of 



100 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

Bureau commenced, and great has been the change in the county during 
that time. The early pioneer, the hunter and Indian fighter, with a few 
exceptions, have passed away ; the report of their rifles and the barking 
of their dogs are no longer heard in Bureau timber. Their rude log 
cabins liave gone to decay and their places supplied by fine dwellings, in 
which people live in the enjojanent of comforts and luxuries of life, and 
have no fear of the tomahawk of ruthless savages. 

MILITARY. 

During the rebellion Bureau County furnished for the army 3,626 
soldiers, and paid $650,000 in bounties to the saine. 

At the first call for volunteers, in the Spring of 1861,_a number of 
companies were formed in different parts of the county ; two went 
from Princeton, one under the command of Capt. Farris, and the other 
commanded by Capt. Paddock ; the latter, however, was not accepted. 

On the 10th of August, 1861, Robert F. Winslow, of Princeton, a 
law-partner of M. T. Peters, received a commission from the Secretary 
of War to raise a regiment of infantry. Establishing himself on the 
fair-ground, he in a short time recruited about seven hundred men, and 
in a few days it was expected the regiment would be full, when they 
would leave for active service in the field. The county furnished money 
for recruiting pui'poses, and it was supposed that Bureau would furnish 
a full regiment for the war, but through the influence of designing men, 
these expectations were never realized. Emissaries from Missouri visited 
the camp and persuaded the volunteers to join Birge's brigade of sharp- 
shooters, then recruiting at St. Louis. From some cause, Winslow be- 
came unpopular with the volunteers, and in order to get away from his 
command, they secretly agreed to go to St. Louis. 

The principal trouble in the camp was caused b}- the following cir- 
cumstance : James T. Stevens offered Colonel Winslow a horse for the 
position of sergeant-major in his regiment. The Colonel, having no 
horse of his own, set the example of selling position in service, which of 
late has been carried on to such great extent both in military and civil 
departments. The sergeant-major possessed a fine military figure, set off 
with a new uniform, giving him a commanding appearance, but had a 
very unpleasant way of carrying out the arbitrary commands of the 
Colonel, and, like Judge Jeffrej' in carrying out the will of his master, 
James II, led him to destruction. Everything had a good outside appear- 
ance in camp. The drill went on, and martial music was heard early and 
late. The Colonel's headquarters denoted business and activity, and fine 
dinners were served out to his friends. 

About daylight on a clear Sabbath morning, November 3, the people 
were awakened hj loud cheering and martial music, as the regiment took 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 101 

their departure for St. Louis. Wlien Colonel Winslow found tlie troops 
were about to leave, lie tried to prevent it, but the leaders said they 
would go at all events, and, if lie would accompany them, he would still 
be their commander. The Colonel accepted this proposition and ordered 
the gate opened, when the troops marched out on the public square 
fronting the American House. They called a halt, speeches were made, 
a vote taken, when Colonel Winslow (without a court martial) was dis- 
charged from service. At this turn of affairs, the Colonel flew into a 
terrible rage, galloping his horse back and forth, slashing the air with his 
sword, ordering the troops back to camp, and pointing out to them the 
consequences of disobeying orders. 

With the regiment was an emissary from^^St. Louis, who called him- 
self Major Smith, who by proclamation was declared leader of the troops. 
This caused much dissatisfaction among the aspirants for the position. 
Captain Robins, who expected to be commander-in-chief, waved his sword 
over his head, and with a loud voice, sang out : " All that wish to go to 
glory, follow me ! " He did not know that he would lead them into the 
Alton Penitentiary, as the sequel will show. The exciting parley having 
terminated, the troops commenced their march for Trenton, where a 
steamboat was waiting to convey them to St. Louis. 

Colonel Winslow made an effort to apprise the authorities at Spring- 
field that his regiment had run off, but no communication could be ob- 
tained by telegraph. Report said the wires were cut. By request of a 
number of citizens, N. Matson went to Springfield, and laid the case be- 
fore the Governor. On receiving the tidings, General Mathews made 
arrangements to intercept the fugitives at Alton. A railroad train with 
a battery and two companies of soldiers from Camp Butler, left at three 
o'clock in the mofning for Alton. On arriving there, General Mathews 
brought his battery to the river bank, and had scarcely got it ready when 
the steamer with the troops aboard hove in sight, under a full head of 
steam, flags flying, and the band playing Washington's jnarch. General 
Mathews ordered them to stop the boat, but no attention was paid to it, 
when a shot was fired across the bow, but the steamer continued on her 
course in defiance of the battery. Another shot was fired, which pen- 
etrated the hull, and the captain, thinking his boat was about to sink, 
rang the bell and rounded to, when all on board were taken prisoners. 

With the runaway regiment was Elder Berry, of Wyanet, who ex- 
pected to be its chaplain — having been their religious adviser for some 
days. The Elder, feeling patriotic, had arranged his hat-brim so as to 
represent an old-fashioned cocked hat of Revolutionary times, on which 
he wore a large cockade. The Elder, having a fine figure capped with 
this remarkable hat, would promenade , the cabin in good military style, 
but as soon as the cannon ball struck the boat, he pulled off his cockade, 



102 HISTORY OF BUREAl' COUNTY. 

tramping it uniler his feet, straiglitened down tlie brim of his hat. and 
putting on a sanctimonious face, caused him to look lilce a clergyman in- 
stead of a soldier. 

Tlie troops were placed in the Alton penitentiary for safe keeping, 
to await an order from the Governor. With the troops were a number 
of persons wlio had accompanied them by invitation. These men applied 
to General Mathews for their liberty — one of whom said that he was a 
civilian, did not belong to the regiment, had committed no crime, and 
thought it unjust to be locked up in a place which had been the common 
receptacle of thieves and cut-throats. The General told him that he was 
charged with grand larceny — of stealing a whole regiment — to which 
he replied the charge was false ; the regiment had stolen him. 

The troops were taken to Camp Butler and kept under guard for 
some time, but afterward went into service, forming a part of the 57th 
Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. With this affair Colonel Winslow's mil- 
itary career ended. He had spent his time and money, and ruined his 
law business, without receiving any pay for his services. 

NUMBER OF SETTLERS AT DIFFERENT PERIODS. 

In the year 1828 there were only five families living within the 
limits of Bureau County, whose names are as follows: Henry Thomas, 
Reason B. Hall, John Dixon, Bulbona, and the family of Aments. In 
1830 there were nine families; in 1831 sixteen families; in 1832, at the 
time of the Black Hawk war, there were thirty- one families, besides a 
number of single men who had made claims, built cabins, and were living 
in them. The names and location of tliese thirty-one families, were as 
follows : 

Town of Lamoille — Daniel Dimmick ; Dover — John L. Anient ; in 
Princeton — Elijah Epperson, Dr. N. Chamberlin, Eli and Elijah Smith, 
John Musgrove, Roland Moseley, Mi's. E. Smith, Robert Clark, and Joel 
Doolittle ; in Arispie — Michael Kitterman, Curtiss Williams, and Dave 
Jones; in Selby — John Hall, William Hoskins, John Clark, and Amos 
Leonard; in Wj^anet — Abram Oblist, and Bulbona ; in Bureau — Henry 
Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas, Abram Stratton, and John M. Gay; in Ohio — 
Dad Joe ; in Walnut — James Magley ; in Milo — Charles Boyd ; in Lee- 
pertown — Timothy Perkins, and Leonard Roth; in Hall — William 
Tompkins, and Sampson Cole. 

In the Spring of 1833, there were only twenty-eight families within 
the limits of this county — the population having decreased on account 
of the war. A numlier of families left the county and settled elsewhere, 
and others did not return to their claims for a year or two afterwards. 
During the Summer of 1834 and 1835, a few families came to Bureau; 



HISTORY OF BUEEAU COUNTY. 103 

but in 1836 there was a large emigration, and the population was more 
than doubled during the year, and formed an epoch in the settlement of 
Bureau County. The land came into market the Summer before, and 
most all the good timber fell into the hands of settlers who sold it out to 
new-comers at an exorbitant price. All kinds of products were high, 
and were bought by the emigrants, and for the first time the early pioneers 
appeared to have plenty of money. Wheat sold for two dollars and a 
half per bushel, corn one dollar, flour sixteen dollars per barrel, and 
pro-visions accordingly. All kinds of grain were bought up the river to 
supply the demand, and cattle, horses, sheep, etc., were driven from the 
southern parts of the state and sold to the settlers. 

In 1837 and 1838, there was a surplus in this count}^ and it found a 
ready market at good prices to the settlers on Rock River. In 1839 and 
1840, produce was shipped down the river and sold at St. Louis at low 
rates. From 1840 to 1847, a large amount of produce was hauled to 
Chicago — the teams loading back with lumber and goods. Part of the 
time wheat was worth only twenty-five cents, and pork net one dollar 
and fifty cents, delivered at Hennepin or at the Lake. 

In 1850 the jDrairies of Bureau county were mostly vacant, the settle- 
ment extending but a short distance from the timber. People went on 
the prairie, made claims, took out a pre-emption, and when that expired, 
if they did not have means to enter the land, they would get it entered 
on time and pay for it with products raised on their farm. Some of the 
most wealth}^ farmers of this county commenced in this way. In a few 
years after the settlement on the prairie, it was all made into farms, and 
in 1854 all the land in this county was entered. 

PROPOSED CANAL. 

As early as the Summer of 1836, the project was agitated of con- 
structing a canal from the Illinois to the Mississippi River. Dr. A. Lang- 
worthy, of Tiskilwa, was quite enthusiastic on this subject, and at his 
own expense employed R. R. Pearce to survey the route as far as Green 
River. At that time it was thought a feeder could be taken out of Green 
River to supply the eastern part of the canal, and from a point near the 
west line of the county the river could with slight expense be made nav- 
igable to its mouth, thereby forming a water communication between tlie 
two great rivers. 

In the Summer of 1866, another survey of this proposed canal was 
made, with a feeder to be taken out of Rock River and intersect the canal 
near Devil's Grove. Again in 1870 the government, in accordance with 
an act of Congress, made a survey of this route for the purpose of mak- 
ing it a ship canal. 



104 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 



RAILROADS. 



In 1839 the old Illinois Central Railroad was surveyed and located 
through this county. It entered the county in section twenty-five, West- 
field, and left it in section two, Lamoille, making a straight line through 
the county. After the grading was partly done, the enterprise was aban- 
doned. 

In 1851, a railroad was projected from Chicago to Rock Island by the 
way of Peru, and counties on the route were called on to take stock in it. 
Bureau County was asked to subscribe for $50,000 of the stock. This re- 
quest caused great excitement among the people, and speeches for and 
against were made in almost every school-house in the county. Prince- 
ton favored it, but Tiskilwa opposed it, and when the election came^he 
proposition was lost ; but the road was built nevertheless. It was com- 
pleted in 1853, its length in this county is thirty-eight miles. 

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was built in 1854. Its 
length in this county is forty-two miles. The Peoria and Bureau Valley 
Railroad was built in 1855, and its length in this county is about five 
miles. The Rushville and Buda Railroad was built in 1870, and seven 
miles of it is in this county. The Mendota and Prophetstown Railroad 
was commenced in 1856, completed in 1870, and its length in this county 
is twenty-seven miles. The Kankakee and Pacific Railroad was graded in 
1871, but not completed. About three miles of it is in this county. 

Bureau County having six railroads within its limits, and the Illinois 
Central Railroad running almost parallel with its eastern line, and with the 
Illinois River and Michigan Canal on its borders, gives Bureau County 
great facilities for trade and commerce. 

SWAMP LANDS. 

A bill passed Congress in September, 1850, giving to Arkansas all 
the swamp and overflowed land within the limits of the state, and after- 
wards this bill was so amended as to apply to all other states. In 1852 
the State Legislature donated these lands to the counties in which they 
were located. It was found by making a survey that this county had 
about 38,000 acres, mostly along the valle}^ of Green River, and on the 
overflowed bottoms of the Illinois River. This land the county adver- 
tised and sold in September, 1856, and the proceeds, amounting to $115,- 
000, was appropriated to the school fund. Some of the purchasers were 
not satisfied to have the funds thus appropriated, contending that they 
should be used for draining. They refused to pay the back installments, 
and the county was involved in a law suit. About one half of the land 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 



105 



was paid for according to the conditions of sale, and deeds given, while 
the remainder reverted to the county. 

Some years ago the county commenced draining these lands, espe- 
cially those along Green River, and have expended over $194,000 in this 
work. The subsequent sales amounted to $112,000, making the total 
amount received' by the county $227,761. 

In this swamp district were many valuable tracts of land, and some 
of the lands that were subject to annual inundation have been reclaimed 
by ditching, and are now under cultivation. 

POLITICS. 

During the existence of the old parties, the Whigs had a large major- 
ity in this county, and since the organization of the present political 
parties, the Republicans have a majority, ranging from 1,500 to 1,900. 

The following is the official vote of the county at the last election : 

Official Vote of Bureau County, November Election, 1876. 



Princeton __ 

Wyanet 

Fairfield ... 

Hall 

Clarion 

Neponset .. 
Leepertown 
Greenville.. 

Manilas 

Gold 

Milo 

Indiantown 

Selby 

Arispie 

Berlin 

LaMoille .. 

Ohio _ 

Concord 

Wheatland . 

Bureau 

Westfield .. 

Walnut 

Mineral 

Dover 

Macon 



Total 3844 



472 

158 

49 

16 

108 

169 

28 

74 

84 

28 

151 

igi 

106 

108 

174 

172 

130 

273 

63 



231 5 3233 



1876. 



2 Q 
H 



618 

213 

47 

21 

114 

197 

41 

105 

108 

35 

139 

201 

118 

log 

185 

231 

152 

320 

55 

80 

80 

152 

115 

185 



347 
127 
68 
135 
30 
98 
36 
79 
43 
42 
52 
go 
128 
109 
76 
67 
88 
193 
15 
78 
162 
100 
65 
94 
30 



73 22l8 3719 145 2352363122403723 



Lieut. 
Governor. 



Sq 
o 

343 
127 
68 
135 



6ig 
211 

46 

21 
114 
197 

41 
105 
108 

35 
139 
202 
118 
108 
185 
231 
152 
326 
55 
80 
80 
152 
U5 



Official Vote of Bureau County. — concluded. 



Princeton .. 

Wyanet 

Fairfield ... 

Hall 

Clarion 

Neponset .. 
Leepertown 
Greenville. . 

Manlius 

Gold 

Milo 

Indiantown 

Selby. 

Arispie 

Berlin 

LaMoille... 

Ohio 

Concord ... 
Wheatland . 

Bureau 

Westfield .. 

Walnut 

Mineral 

Dover 

Macon 

Total . . 



Secretary 
of State. 



H 

340 

127 
68 

135 
30 
85 
33 
75 
43 
41 
29 
78 

126 

106 
71 
67 
84 

i8g 
6 
76 

162 
73 
63 
82 
29 



State 
Treasurer. 



Attorney 
General. 



98 



Member of 
Congress. 



J ^ 
Q 

329 

126 

68 

135 

29 

95 

35 

79 

43 

41 

51 

80 

I2g 

107 

72 

67 

88 

194 

14 

79 

162 

100 

63 

93 

31 



22183725 23293722 2221 369022393725 23103733 233252372: 



Hoard of 
Equaliz'n 



rtQ 



619 
213 
46 



43 
105 
108 

35 
139 



184 
231 
152 
324 
55 
80 
80 
152 
115 
185 
97 



Princeton , , 

Wyanet 

Fairfield ... 

Hall 

Clarion 

Neponset .. 
Leepertown 
Greenville.. 

Manlius 

Gold 

Milo 

Indiantown 

Selby 

Ari'^pie 

Berlin 

LaMoille... 

Ohio 

Concord 

Wheatland . 

Bureau 

Westfield .. 

Walnut 

Mineral 

Dover 

Macon 

Total . 



Representatives. 



T-O'A 



3(5 






889 >^ 8931^ 
321 318 

73 J^ 63 

3^'A 3^'A 

174 174 

289>^ 278^^ 

6i>^ 61^ 

157K 154K 

164 166 

52;^ 52.!^ 

208 >^ 2o3>^ 

312 joi'A 

166K 167K 

159 i6o>^ 

277!2 275 

34(>'A 34(>A 

isoy, 150K 

480 48 1 >^ 

^iA T)A 
120 120 
120 120 
222 223 J^ 
172K 172K 
277.5^ 277^ 
144 144 



Circuit 
Clerk. 



6072 921 5464^5413 ;4 2069 3894 2073 4000 2249 3740 2353 3671 



Sheriff. 



96 



State's 
Attorney. 



Cor 



611 
172 

44 
21 
114 
197 
42 
101 

107 

35 
139 
202 
117 
109 
185 
231 
152 
324 
55 
S3 
79 
154 
115 
185 
97 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 107 



RELIGION. 



Probably the first sermon preached within the limits of this county 
was by a missionary by the name of Wigley. According to the statement 
of the Indians, he preached at Indiantown as early as the year 1814 ; 
made many converts among the Indians, baptizing them in Bureau Creek. 
Nothing is known of his religious creed, but it is supposed he.Avas a 
Baptist. 

The first religious service held among the settlers was at the house 
ofvJohn Hall, in August, 1830 ; preaching by Elijah Epperson. Daring 
the same year a young man from Putnam County, by the name of Sample, 
preached a number of times at John Hall's. In 1833, William Royal, a 
Methodist preacher, held service at Abram Stratton's, on West Bureau 
Creek, once in four weeks. Royal's mission extended from Peoria to 
Ottawa, with twenty-two preaching places, some of which were thirty 
miles apart, making the circuit once a month. 

In the Fall of 1833, the Rev. Lucien Farnham, a Congregational 
minister, came to Princeton, receiving part of his support from the Home 
Missionary Societj^. 

The first camp-meeting was held in the grove west of Princeton, in 
September, 1834, it being a union meeting between the Congregationalists 
and Methodists. The second camp-meeting was held in the grove two 
miles west of Dover, in the Summer of 1836. 

SETTLING OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTY. 

In the Spring of 1836 there were two great thoroughfares passing 
through this county. One of these was the great Galena road, running 
north and south, over which passed a daily mail coach, and the other was 
the Sacs and Fox trail, running east and west, over which passed the 
Indians of the West on their annual trips to and from Chicago, to get 
their annuities. The Sacs and Fox trail for many years had been the 
great highway for Indians passing through the country, and over it the 
Black Hawk's band made annual trips to Canada, to draw their pay from 
the British government. It was no uncommon thing to see several hundred 
Indians at a time on this trail, and sometimes white people on foot or 
horseback, who were traveling from east to west. Many places on the 
prairie the trail was worn down a foot or more below the surface by the 
incessant tramp of the ponies' feet. The first obstruction of this trail 
between Rock Island and Chicago was caused by a fence built by Robert 
Murphy in fencing his farm in the Spring of 1837. The Indians having 
to pass around Murphy's farm, were very indignant, regarding it as a 
trespassing on their rights. 



108 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

In the Spring of 1836 there was no one living in the towns of Fair- 
field, Manlius, Mineral, Neponset, Macon, Gold, Wheatland, Greenville, 
or Westfield. There was but one family in Milo, one in Walnut, one in 
Ohio, four in Berlin, five in Bureau, five in Concord, and six in Clarion. 
The dwellings were log cabins, built mostly in the edge of the timber 
by the side of springs. There was but one meeting-house, two or 
three school-houses, only two surveyed roads, and not a stream bridged. 
The land then under cultivation was a small field here and there adjoin- 
ing the timber, and the prairies of the county were in a state of nature, 
a part of which had not been surveyed. 

SETTLEMENT OF LAMOILLE AND PERKINS' GROVE. 

In the Spring of 1830 Daniel Dimmick made a claim at the head of 
Dimmick's Grove, and in the Fall of the same year Wm. Hall made a claim 
near him, on the present site of Lamoille. In the Spring of 1834, Leonard 
Roth, G. Hall and Dave Jones, made claims in the Grove, and in Julj^ of 
the same year, J. T. Holbrook, Moses and Horace Bowen, also settled in 
the Grove. In the Fall of 1834, Enos Holbrook, Joseph Knox and Heman 
Downing came. In the Spring of 1835, Tracy Reeves and Dr. John Ken- 
dall came here and laid out the town of Lamoille. 

In 1834 Timothy Perkins and his sons claimed all of Perkins' Grove, 
and sold claims to those coming in afterwards. The first cabin built in 
the Grove was on a farm now owned by John Hetzler, and occupied by 
S. Perkins and E. Bevens. The second house stood near the present resi- 
dence of A. G. Porter, and occupied by Timothy Perkins. In 1836 and 
'37 a number of persons came here, among'whom were Joseph Screach, 
Stephen Perkins, J. and A. R. Kendall, J. and E. Fassett. In 1842 a 
post-ofQce named Perkins' Grove was established, but was discontinued 
some few'years afterwards. 

SETTLEMENT IN THE EAST PART OF THE COUNTY. 

In the Summer of 1828, Reason B. Hall built a cabin on section 34, 
Town of Hall. In the Fall of 1829 a black man named Adams built a 
cabin at the mouth of Negro Creek, and from him the stream took its 
name. In the Summer of 1831, Wm. Tompkins, Sampson and John 
Cole, made claims on the east side of Spring Creek. In August, 1832, 
Henry Miller, William and James G. Swan, made claims in the town of 
Hall. In 1833, Robert Scott, Martin Tompkins and A. Holbrook came. 
Other settlers came in soon after, among whom were Ranson and E. C. 
Hall, Mr. Wixam, Mr. Wilhite, N. Applegate, Dr. Whitehead, and C. 
W. Combs. 

WEST BUREAU AND CENTER GROVE SETTLEMENT. 

It has already been stated that Henry Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas, 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 109 

Abram Stratton and John M. Gay came in 1828 and '30. In 1831, Thos. 
Washburn made a claim adjoining the county farm on the west; Benj. 
Lamb afterward owned the claim, and in 1834 sold it to James Triplett. 
In 1883, John Phillips, E. Chilson and Thomas Finley came. In 1834, 
Isaac Spangler, Geo. Coleman, Edward and Acquilla Triplett, settled in 
Center Grove. Wm. Allen, C. C. Corss, Lemuel and Rufus Caiy, Solo- 
mon Sapp, Jacob and Adam Galer, settled here ; George Bennett and 
Rees Heaton were among the early settlers. 

EARLY SETTLEMENT IN THE WEST PART OF THE COUNTY. 

In the Spring of 1834, Thornton Cummings made a claim on the 
north side of French Grove, and J. G. Reed at Coal Grove, and built a 
cabin on the present site of Sheffield. In 1835, Paul Riley, Caleb and 
Eli Moore, and James Laughrey, built cabins in French Grove. A. Fay 
settled at Menominee Grove, and Benj. Coal at Bulbona Grove. 

In 1836, William Studley made a claim at the south end of Barren 
Grove, and in the following year William and (ienrge Norton, W. P. 
Batlerill and James Tibbetts came. In 1830, Curtis Williams, Thomas 
Grattidge, John Clark, Dr. Hall, George Squiers and E. D. Kemp settled 
in the north end of Barren Grove. 

In 1850 a settlement was made in the towns of Gold and Manlius, 
and among the first settlers were Samuel Mather, S. Barber, T. Rine- 
hart, A. Lathrop, and James Martin. 

In 1837 a settlement was commenced at Black Walnut Grove, in the 
town of Macon, and among the early settlers were Wm. Bates, T. Math- 
eral, James B. Akin, Lewis Holmes, and John and Charles Wood. 

GliEEN RIVER SETTLEMENT. 

The country along Green River remained unoccupied for many years 
after settlements had been made in other parts of Bureau County, and 
was visited only by hunters and trappers. It was known at that time as 
Winnebago Swamp, but took the lyime of Green River about the year 
1837, about the time a settlement was commenced here. 

In the Spring of 1837, Cyrus Watson built a cabin near the present 
site of New Bedford, and occupied it a short time. Soon afterwards 
Francis and Wm. Adams, D. Brady, Milton Cain, Daniel Davis, Lewis 
Burroughs, Geo. W. Sprall, T. and N. Hill, settled here. 

The land on Green River north of the Indian boundary did not come 
into market until 1844, and some of the settlers held their land by pre- 
emption right. But when the land came into market they were not 
prepared to pay for it, and to prevent others from entering their farms 
they organized a " Settlers' League," with a constitution and by-laws. 



110 HISTORY OF BUKKAU COUNTY. 

and signed by all those interested. Fi'om this Settlers' League originated 
the common phrase, "State of Green River." 

SETTLEMENT IN THE NORTH PAliT OF THE COUNTY. 

Notwithstanding two cabins were built at an early day — one at Red 
Oak Grove and the other at Dad Joe Grove — the settlement of the north 
part of the county dates about the j'ear 1850. James Claypall occupied 
the Anient cabin in Red Oak Grove from 1833 to 1836 ; Luther Denhara 
moved here soon after. A few families settled at "Walnut Gi'ove, among 
whom were A. H. Jones, G. Triplett, T. Culver, and Richard Brewer. 

In 1841, F. G. Buchan built a cabin at East Grove, oji the north 
line of Ohio township, and five years afterwards Wm. Cleavland built a 
cabin on the prairie, near the middle of the township, but soon after- 
wards abandoned it. About 1850 and '52 the prairie began to be settled 
and made into farms. Among the settlers were Squire Falvejs John Kas- 
beer, Wm. Cowen, S. Wilson, Daniel P. and Dwight Smith, John and 
Andrew Ross. 

SETTLEMENT IN THE SOUTH PART OF THE COUNTY. 

Although a family lived at Boyd"s Grove since the Fall of 1828, the 
settlement around it is of a recent date. In 1841, a few families settled 
on the south side of Boyd's' Grove, among whom were D. Bryant, B. 
Hagan, John A. Griswold and Isaac Sutherland. A short time after- 
wards a settlement was made at the Lone Tree in the town of Wheat- 
land, and among the settlers were John and T. Kirkpatrick, J. Larkins, 
J. Merritt, Henrj' and R. Rich and the large family of Andersons. At 
an earlj' day a settlement was made on the Chenoweth prairie, in Arispie, 
and among the first comers were Elder J. B. Chenoweth, F. Dunn and A. 
Benson. 

SETTLEMENT AT LOST GROVE. 

For many years after a settlement had been made on Bureau County, 
Lost Grove and the country around it remained unoccupied. The Sac 
and Fox trail passed by the grove, and was traveled by whites as well as 
Indians. In 1836 and 1837 two large wolves made a home in the grove, 
and frequently travelers on foot and horseback were so badty frightened 
by seeing them, that for a long time the trail was avoided. 

In August, 1837, a man named Dunlap, from Knox Count}^ Ohio, 
was murdered at Lost Grove by one Green. Dunlap was exploring 
the country with the object of selecting a home, and had money 
with him to purchase land. While on Fox River he employed Green to 
conduct him through the country to Princeton, there being no road at the 
time, and while at the south end of the grove. Green drew his pistol and 
shot Dunlap, who fell from his horse. Dunlap, although badly wounded, 




MCMSXIR OF-GD»GREa& 
PBIPfCESTON 



HISTORT OF BUREAU COUNTY. 113 

ran about one mile, but was overtaken and his brains beaten out with a 
club. The body was robbed of money and clothing and left on the prai- 
rie, where it was found some days afterwards partly devoured by wolves. 

In the Spring of 1831, Mason Dimmick made a claim in Lost Grove, 
and commenced a cabin where Arlington now stands, but soon after 
abandoned it. In 1834, O. H. Hugh claimed the Grove, and completed 
the cabin which Dimmick had commenced, and lived in it a few months, 
when he abandoned his claim and left the county. The cabin went to 
decay, no one living here for six years after. 

In the Fall of 1835, Lost Grove was claimed by two young men, 
Blodgett and Lindley, and while they were disputing about their rights, 
it was entered by Benj. Briggs, who sold it to Michael Kennedy in 1840, 
and he made a large farm here soms years afterwards, and laid off the 
village of Arlington. 

In 1840, David Roth, having a contract for grading, on the Illinois 
Central Railroad, built a house east of the Grove, and sold it to Martin 
Corley, who made a farm here. Others settled around the Grove, among 
whom were Daniel Cahill, D. Lyon, James Waugh, Peter Cassady, Mr. 
Okely and others. 

MEMORIES OF SHAUBENA OR SHABBONA. 

This celebrated Indian chief, whose portrait appears on the title page 
of this work, deserves more than a passing notice. Although Shaubena 
was not so conspicuous as Tecumseh or Black Hawk, yet in point of merit 
he was superior to either of them. 

Shaubena was born at an Indian village on the Kankakee River, now 
in Will County, about the year 1775. While young he was made chief 
of the band, and went to Shaubena Grove, now DeKalb County, where 
they were found in the early settlement of the county. 

In the War of 1812, Shaubena with his warriors joined Tecumseh, 
was aid to that great chief, and stood by his side when he fell at the bat- 
tle of the Thames. At the time of the Winnebago war, in 1827, he 
visited almost every village among the Pottawatomies, and by his persua- 
sive arguments prevented them from taking part in the war. By request 
of the citizens of Chicago, Shaubena, accompanied by Billy Caldwell 
(Sauganash), visited Big Foot's village at Geneva. Lake, in order to pacify 
the warriors, as fears were entertained that they were about to raise the 
tomahawk against the whites. Here Shaubena was taken pi'isoner by 
Big Foot, and his life threatened, but on the following day was set at 
liberty. From that time the Indians (through reproach) styled him the 
" white man's friend," and many times his life was endangered. 

Before the Black Hawk War Shaubena met in council at two dif- 
ferent times, and by his influence prevented his people from taking part 



114 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

with the vSacs and Foxes. After the death of Black Partridge and Sen- 
achwine, no chief among the Pottawatomies exerted so mncli influence as 
Shaubena. Black Hawk, aware of this influence, visited liini at two 
different times, in order to enlist him in his cause, but was unsuccessful. 
While Black Hawk was a prisoner at Jefferson Barracks, he said, had it 
not Leon for Shaubena, the whole Pottawatomie nation would have joined 
his standard, and he could have continued the war for years. 

To Shaubena many of the early settlers of this county owe the pre- 
servation of their lives, for it is a well-known fact, had not the thirty-one 
families then in Bureau been notified of their danger, a large portion of 
them, like those on Indian Creek, would have fallen victims to the toma- 
hawk of savages. By saving the lives of the whites he endangered his 
own, for the Sacs and Foxes threatened to kill him, and made two at- 
tempts to execute their threats. They killed Pypeogee, his son, and Pyps, 
his nephew, and hunted him down as though he was a wild beast. 

Shaubena had a reservation of two sections of land at his Grove, 
but bj' leaving it and going west for a short time, the government de- 
clared the reservation forfeited, and sold it the same as other vacant land. 
On Shaubena's return, and finding his possessions gone, he was very sad 
and broken down in spirit, and left the Grove for ever. The citizens of 
Ottawa raised money and bought him a tract of land on the Illinois River, 
above Seneca, in Grundy County, on which they built a house and sup- 
plied him with means to live on. He lived here until his death, which 
occurred on the 17th of July, 1859, in the eighty-fourth year of his age, 
and was buried with great pomp in the cemeterj^ at Morris. His squaw, 
Pokanoka, was drowned in Mazen Creek, Grundj^ Count}^, on the 30th of 
November, 1864, and was buried by his side. 

In 1861, subscriptions were taken up in manj^ of the river towns, to 
erect a monument over the remains of Shaubena, but, the war breaking 
out, the enterprise was abandoned. Only a plain marble slab marks the 
resting-place of this friend of the white man. 

Methodist Church, Milo Township, organized with sixteen members 
in Jan. 1854, by the Rev. M. Frasier. 

For one year they held meetings at the house of Thomas Copper- 
rune, when they erected a church. This was used until 1868, when they 
built their present house of worship. Its cost was about $800, and stands 
on Section 27. 

The membership is now about fifty. The Sabbath-school has near 
forty pupils in attendance, the Superintendent of which is J. M. Tate. 

The present pastor is Rev. R. N. Morse. 

THE COUNTY FARM. 

About twenty years ago, 160 acres were purchased and the neces- 
sary buildings erected to care for the poor of the county. From time to 



HISTORY OF BTJKEAU COUNTY. 115 

time additions have been made to these, until now the farm contains 240 
acres, with capacious and comfortable buildings. 

It is not entirely self-supporting, but the farm is turned to good 
account, the labor being performed by the inmates. The following re- 
port, made by the Farm Committee to the County Board of Supervisors 
for the year closing September 1, 1876, is given: 

There is at present forty-eight inmates, classified as follows : In- 
sane 12, idiotic 8, cripples 2, homeless 26. Total days attendance for the 
year is 17,613, or 2,516 weeks. The greatest number any month was 58 
in March ; the least 41 in September. The average per month for the 
year — 51. 

The total expenses of the institution to the county for the year has 
been as follows : 

Bills allowed and due, ------ |3,651 79 

Cash including Superintendent's salary, - - . 1,050 00 



$4,701 79 
Deduct cash on hand, ------ 400 00 

Total, - ------- $4,301 79 

This shows the entire expenses to the county for the year, and makes 
a cost of $1.70 per week for each person kept; if we deduct $300 which 
has been expended for improvements and betterments, as fencing, paint- 
ing, etc., we find a net cost of $1.59 per week for each person kept. 

There has been raised on the farm, the present season, 14 acres of 
oats, 70 acres of corn, 8 acres of potatoes, and vegetables of various 
kinds ; 60 tons of hay, which was put up in good time and condition ; of 
potatoes and vegetables we shall have a large supply. The corn is good ; 
the oats are poor, but fortunately we have a part of our last year's crop 
still on hand, so we shall not want in that direction ; we also have about 
600 bushels of old corn on hand. 

Of stock we have six horses, 35 head of cattle, 50 hogs and 100 
pigs, all of which are looking well, and show that they have proper care 
and attention. 

The Superintendent is Mr. D. C. Cooper. 



A TABULAR 



Showing the Totals of the Footings of the Several Columns uf Each 
OF Bureau, and State of Illinois, and the Grand Totals of 





IMPROVED 
LANDS. 


UNIMPROVED 
LANDS. 


RAILROAD 
LANDS. 


TOTAL LANDS. 


TOWNS. 


< 


> 


2 

■s 

> 

> 

< 


< 

502 
1390 


6270 
17157 


Is 
> 

> 

< 


1 


> 


> 


< 


2 
> 


1 




21859 
21113 
23944 
23184 
1747V 
10181 
21852 
20761 
20350 
22814 
20841 
13482 
20950 
21967 
19765 
22010 
22426 
20254 
5868 
20301 
19774 
21830 
22200 
11234 
19898 


321452 
356394 
356182 
287791 

90701 

91379 
167677 
246852 
334592 
297506 
221945 

76150 
329579 
199525 
435334 
265580 
245997 
183728 

33002 
222785 
244419 
325737 
311668 
126875 
283715 


1 

14 701 
16 88' 

14 87 

12 41 
5 19 

8 97! 
7 bTl 

11 89 
16 44 

13 03 
10 65 

5 64 

15 731 

9 03 
22 02, 

12 06' 
10 96i 

9 071 
5 62: 

10 97! 
12 35] 

14 92: 
14 03i 

11 29' 
14 25| 


12 no 
12 34 




22381 
23510 
23951 
23323 
33200 
21055 
2ISH1I 

2253.5 
11334 
21614 

547886 


327722 
373636 
356263 
289434 
109095 
160996 
168196 
■J .-,11. ,13 
::-;,-,-40 

::nn:,14 

■J -J 7 mil 
-'VU 

:i3ri)i8 
313761 
126875 
293938 

6420958 






7 
7 
15 


85 
81 
162 


13 57 
11 56 

10 80: 






14 8:i 




124 
5723 
10874 

'■■■78'i 
2714 

280 
1207 
8670 
2506 
h489 
2849 

340 


1481 
18394 
69617 

2895 
25948 

3008 

5215 
30620 
17058 
37997 
24826 

2015 


11 94 

3 21 

6 40 

■■■3 "76 

9 56 
10 80 

4 33 
3 53 
6 80 

5 89 
8 71 
5 92 




4 TO 






, 






8 
6 


449 

766 


56 12, 

127 6ti 




Berlin 












































Princetou 


13 
88 
9 


985 
3464 
6799 


76 .^4 
39 3t; 
755 4 4 










2571 
5682 
2543 
2922 
958 
326 


9260 
14859 
12850 
17915 
10322 

1434 


3 60 
2 61 

4 86 
6 18 

10 77 
4 39 




Leepertowii 


138 


11150 


87 1» 


."1 0.- 












Macon 


74 
9 


960 
659 


12 97' 
73 221 


14 7:1 

13 92 








1716 
"61187 


10213 
25560 


5 95 












364 




70 22I 




Total 


486335 


6056544 


12 45, 


5 53 


338854 


11 72 





MULES AND 
ASSES. 


SHEEP. 


HOGS. 


Steam Enoixes 
ixcluding 
Boilers. 


FIRE * BURG- 

LAR-PKOOF 

SAFES. 


TOWNS. 


s 
z 

2 

10 
33 

45 

19 
15 

lu 
31 
37 
86 
47 
6 
8 
27 
60 
52 
20 
26 
9 
28 
29 
23 
19 
25 
44 


70 
281 
970 
1380 
435 
4O0 
316 
569 
1078 
3865 
1610 
80 
230 
660 
2510 
1340 
580 
775 
260 
960 
860 
685 
570 
773 
1611 


s 
> 

> 
< 


s 

180 
159 
294 
20 
3S 
150 
48 
237 
611 
267 
116 
61 
37 
209 
673 
105 
301 
115 
104 
244 
530 
341 
760 
28 
73 

5700 


> 

180 
159 
296 
30 
57 
200 
48 
242 
771 
267 
116 
61 
37 
214 
916 
110 
321 
115 
104 
256 
.530 
341 
760 

73 

6232 


> 

< 

1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 50 
1 33 
1 00 
1 03 
1 26 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 02 
1 36 
1 04 
1 06 
1 00 
1 00 
1 14 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 
1 00 

1 09 


£ 



> 


1 

> 
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2 00 
2 00 
1. 89 

1 98 

2 14 
1 87 
1 00 
1 13 


1 


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1 . 
< 


Clarion 


35 00 

28 10 
30 3! 

30 66 
22 89 
26 66 

31 60 
18 35 

29 13 

33 31 

34 25 
13 33 

28 75 

24 44; 
41 83 

25 76 1 

29 00 
29 80' 

28 89 
34 25 

29 65 

29 78 

30 00 
30 92 

36 61 


1887 
2633 
3359 
2871 
1803 
1600 
1570 
1849 
3060 
3602 
2438 

900 
1896 
1S36 
2901 
1470 
2508 
3066 

256 
1746 
3431 
3505 
5153 
1431 
3456 

59206 


3774 
5284 
6353 
5685 
3863 
3000 
1570 
2098 
6298 
7206 
4841 
1809 
3793 
1940 
9800 
2940 
5016 
6133 
514 
3644 
4823 
7010 
10306 
3668 
6710 






1 


400 


400 00 










3 
3 
1 


65 
142 
25 


21 66 
































Westfield 


1 


75 
130 
125 

"200 


75 06 
32 60 
125 00 

2doo6 


4 


100 


25 00 


Dover 

Bureau 


3 06^ 1 
2 00 .... 










1 01 

2 00 

1 06 

3 38 

2 00 
2 00 
2 00 
2 00 
2 09 
2 00 
2 00 
2 00 


























13 


550 
3768 


375 06 
289 84 


1 
26 


25 
1207 


25 00 




46 42 








5 

1 


780 
140 


156 00 
70 00 


20 


590 


29 50 






Leepertowu '. 














9 


350 




Indiantown 
























1 


50 


50 00 


9 


275 


30 55 




1 87 
1 94 










70 
6288 


70 00 












~^ 


2779 




Total 


107 


21768 


30 65 


117076 


1 98 


31 


202 84 


36 56 



STATEMENT 



OF THE Assessment Books of Real and Personal Property- in the County 
Said Books, for the Year 1876, Compiled by the County Clerk. 



IMPROVED 
LOTS. 


UNIMPROVED 
LOTS. 


TOTAL LOTS. 


HORSES. 


NEAT CATTLE. 


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17365 
18601 
21533 
31165 
13758 
14000 
11598 
14031 
30078 
21748 
17290 

8550 
15345 
15250 
33337 
16830 
20570 
17704 

3645 
21447 
20754 
16326 
33227 

9715 
17600 

430366 


> 

< 


1 


> 

31144 
20480 
17073 
12628 
10393 
25000 

7499 
13197 
16272 
18790 
14331 
13160 

9171 

9555 
19665 
13765 
17533 
14810 

2750 
14531 
18795 
14490 
17679 

8142 
10970 


> 

> 
< 














681 
639 
706 
726 
583 
600 
600 
717 
761 
709 
609 
393 
615 
666 
1038 
575 
799 
590 
127 
650 
690 
539 
739 
337 
570 


29 88 

29 10 

30 47 
39 15 
21 88 
33 33 
19 33 
19 56 
36 38 
30 67 
38 38 
29 19 

24 95 
33 89 
32 12 

29 37 

25 74 

30 00 
28 70 
32 99 
30 00 

30 10 

31 43 
38 82 
30 87 


2100 
2171 
1617 
1302 
1105 
2500 
1147 
1872 
1754 
1895 
1481 

889 

981 
1117 
1778 
1397 
1683 
1481 

275 
1439 
1860 
1432 
1527 

844 
1180 






37796 
14050 
25957 
1077 


137 44 
298 93 
201 21 
B7 31 








275 
178 
220 
21 


37796 
19055 
27174 
1142 


137 44 
107 05 
123 51 
54 33 


9 48 
10 50 
9 70 
9 40 


47 


131 
91 


5005 

1217 

65 


38 20 
13 37 
13 00 


213 
383 
176 


1376i 
13296 
18335 


64 56 
46 98 
104 17 


88 

101 

2 


1204 
597 
20 


13 67 
5 91 
10 00 


301 
384 
178 


14955 
13893 
18355 


49 69 
36 18 
103 11 


6 54 

7 05 
9 37 
9 86 




















9 60 




















11 43 


8 
164 
1147 
238 
793 


708 
11712 
415954 
40345 
91805 
4(J44 
3575 
354H7 
29072 


88 50 

71 41 
362 64 
169 51 
114 50 

48 72 
132 40 
208 63 

71 60 


12 

18 
186 

lis 


112 
285 
8261 
1875 


9 33 
15 83 
44 41 
15 30 


20 
182 
1333 
356 
793 
104 
143 
, 210 
438 


820 
11997 
424215 
42220 
91805 
4263 
4074 
36849 
29442 


41 00 
65 91 
318 24 
118 59 
114 50 
40 78 
28 49 
175 47 
68 79 


9 34 

8 55 
11 17 

9 85 
10 41 


83 
27 
170 
405 


21 
116 
40 
23 


218 
499 
1382 
370 


10 38 
4 30 
34 55 
16 08 


10 00 
10 00 
10 10 
10 10 
10 13 


347 


52895 


152 43 


14 


205 


14 57 


361 


53100 


147 09 


11 57 
9 64 




















9 29 








966 














4521 


809839 


179 13 


21315 


22 06 


5487 


831154 


151 48 


16459 


37 84 


36827 


363013 


9 83 



BILLIARD 

AND OTHER 

TABLES. 


CARRIAGES AND 
WAGONS. 


WATCHES AXU 
CLOCKS. 


SEWING & KNIT- 
TING MACHINES. 


PIANO FORTES. 


MELODEONS 
AND ORGANS. 


1 


> 


> 

•3 


1 
Z 

181 
218 
f81 
263 
197 
180 
180 
277 
293 
202 
232 

93 
323 
292 
530 
221 
280 
167 

51 
256 
226 
172 
303 
133 
193 


> 


> 

< 


3 
z 

120 
46 
192 
209 
156 
140 
185 
245 
197 
170 
164 
62 
148 
196 
355 
21 
328 
128 
79 
193 
262 
130 
360 
85 
80 


3 
> 

120 
111 
269 
477 
367 
170 
185 
246 
500 
170 
319 

99 
153 
215 
3419 

62 
841 
357 
158 
625 
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2606 
2100 
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3841 
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3481 
2627 
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2554 
4405 
1681 
510 
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4431 
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2364 
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n 66 

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11 88 

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42 77 
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24 94 








25 47 








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53 
103 
241 
59 
313 
69 
29 
90 
118 
61 
163 
40 
56 


192 

984 
3085 

295 
1371 
1035 

290 
1995 
1634 

487 
1515 

633 

552 


3 62 
9 55 

12 80 

5 00 

6 46 
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10 00 
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7 98 
9 29 

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685 
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530 
125 
525 
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42 50 
30 80 
74 44 
42 22 
42 30 
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30 00 

49 09 
53 00 
62 50 
52 50 

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50 00 

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4 
12 
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12 
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178 
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55 00 

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32 29 
20 79 
18 51 
32 13 
35 41 










89 


1165 


40 17 


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89931 


15 93 


4151 


9777 


■2 30 


2374 


24778 


10 43 


12167 


19 83 



118 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 



TABULAR STATEMENT— Continued. 



TOWNS. 


s 
o 


Hi 
»| 

Dols. 


s 

Dols. 


Dols. 


"a 

Dols. 


2C3" 
Dols. 


5 


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•3 IP 










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Dols. 


Dols. 


Dols. 


Viil 


Value. 


Value. 


Value. 


Value. 










1721 
1265 
347B 
1781 
2465 
1543 
1041 
2171 
3100 
3225 
3505 
1710 






11100 






1934 
2011 
1721 
2807 
3170 
1089 
1595 
3310 
4662 
2375 
2764 
1570 


■■'8316 
1225 
1859 

2i 

1274 
240 

"2923 

"78'8'i 

'4046 
430 
1244 
8000 
1231 
3425 
600 

"4 MO 


61319 
61478 
89187 
75414 
40305 
49469 
81145 
67552 
87453 
64826 
31936 
30794 
41154 
47989 

503855 
64972 
88196 
47280 
17134 
87935 
78457 
53325 

143135 
35943 
53096 






4200 
7528 
16550 
1350 
500 
2010 
3580 
1950 


8655 








1350 


36 








16321 




ST 




213 


262 


4360 
840 


















03 










568 
1100 
2250 
25275 
3868 
1345 










95 
40 
200 


10 
66 






10 






18636 


























300 


















25 


1035 
















1200 
5700 
113049 
12100 
8935 


5400 








1935 
7437B 
6B30 
10570 
1000 
950 
13230 
300 






1918 
3715 
2655 
2244 
1320 


'3634 
"750 


I"; 


5118 
28309 
4826 
6460 
1571 

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5467 
3114 
6415 
1419 
3725 






2938 


2272 


78441 


1 1 So 


85 


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91 








1300 










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5 
200 


50 
50 
210 
65 












600 
1000 


4574 
5980 
13700 




550 
130 






3029 
3670 
1848 
3317 
1568 
888 

53175 














1540 








114 


Neponset 


14120 
700 
75 




1S6 


54503 
7319 
2200 


500 






114 
























6356 


3196 










Total 


161838 


5924 


255333 


140466 


7550 


921 


99604 


47261 


1972149 


5865 



GRAND SI'jMMARY. 



PERSONAL PROPERTY. 



NUMBER. AV.VAL. 



Horses of all apres 

Cattle ol all ages 

Mules and Asses of all ages 

Sheep of It 11 ages 

Hogs of all ages 

Steam Engines, Including Boilers 

Pireor Burglar Proof Safes 

Billiard, Pigeon- Hole, Bagatelle, or otlier similar Tables. 
Carriages and Wagons of whatsoever kind 



15459 

36827 

710 



27 84] 
9 83; 

30 651 

1 09 

1 98 

203 84; 

36 56 i 



14. Merchandise on hand 

15. Material and MauufacMired Articles on hand 

16. Manufacture! s' Tools, Implements and Machinery, (other than Engines and Boilc 

which are to be listed as such) 

1 7. Agricultural Tools. Iniploin ents and Macliinery 

18. Gold and Sll ver Plate and I'hucd Ware 

19. Diamonds and Jewelr\ 

20. Moneys of Bank, Banker. Hrcikcr or Stock Jol>lier 

21. Credits of Bank. Banker, linilicr i.r Stock .lolilier 

22. Moneys of other than Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock .lobber 

23. Credits of other than Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 

24. Bonds and Stocks 

25. Shares of Capital Stock of Contpanies and Associations not in 

of this Stale 

26. Property of Companies and Corporations otli 

27. Property of Saloons and Eating Houses 

28. Household or Office Furniture and Property 

29. Investments In Real Estate and Improvements thereon. 

30. All other Personal Property required to be listed 

31. Shares of Stock of State or National Banks 



rporated liy tlieLa 



I'tiiaii hereinbefore t 



430356 
362012 
21768 
6222 
117076 



1165 
89931 

9779 
24778 
10954 
12157 



3196 

53175 

533 

10 

5934 

12581 

255333 

140466 

1901 



99604 
1265 
47261 
77500 



Total Vaiueof Peisonai Property I S1972149 S1978149 



HISTOKir OF BXJKEAU COUNTY. 



119 



TABULAR STATEMENT— Concluded. 



LANDS. 


No. of Acres. 


Av. Val. per Acre. 


6056544 
338854 






486355 
61187 


S12 45 
5 53 












Total Vahie of Lands 






$6395398 


S6395398 


TOW:^ AND CITY LOTS. 


No. of Lots. 


Average Value. 


809839 
21315 






4531 
966 


S179 13 
22 06 












Total Yalue of Town and Olty Lots 






S831154 


t831164 


PROPERTY BELONGING TO RAILROADS. 


25560 
5865 




Lands other than "Railroad Track." C364 acr 
Personal Property other than " Rolling Stock 

Total Value of all Proiierty as Assessed. 




S25560 




5865 











S9230126 



Acres of Wheat 

Acres of Corn 

Acres of Oats 

Acres of Meadow 

Acres of other Kield Products., 

Acres of Inclosed Pasture 

A(u-es of Orchard 

Acres of Wood Land 



19,101 
162,293 
34,175 
50,479 
6,512 
92,915 
6,270 
31,093 



THE BUREAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL BOARD 



was constituted in 1856 by a few individuals desiring to promote the agri- 
cultural interests of the county. These purchased thirty acres of ground 
near Princeton, and laid it out in a convenient fair ground. To this ad- 
ditions have been made, until the grounds now comprise fifty-five acres, 
which, with the improvements thereon, are valued at $18,000. About 
$3,000 are annuall}^ offered in premiums — the effect being to fully meet 
the object set forth in article second of the Constitution, which reads as 
follows : 

Its object shall be to improve the condition of Agriculture, Horticul- 
ture, and the Mechanics and Household Arts. 

Article third refers to the membership, and reads : 

This Board shall consist of such citizens of the county as shall signify 
their wish to become members, and shall pay on subscription one dollar 
and fifty cents, and one dollar and fifty cents annually, thereafter. The 
payment of ten dollars shall constitute a membership for life, and shall 
exempt the donor from annual contributions. 

Article fourth relates to officers, and is as follows : 

The officers of this Board shall consist of a President and three Vice 
Presidents, to be located in various parts of the county ; a Secretary, 
Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and one Director from each township in 
the county, which officers shall constitute an Executive Committee, five of 



120 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUKTY. 

whom shall constitute a quorum to do business. The last Ex-Presideut 
and Secretary shall be members of the Executive Committee for the year 
following their services as such President and Secretary. 

The officers for the ensuing year are : 

President — Justus Stephens, of Princeton. 

Vice Presidents — Robert Hunter, of Wheatland ; Geo. Hammer, of 
Ohio ; and B. F. Howell, of Dover. 

Secretary — J. H. Fawcet, of Princeton. 

Assistant Secretary — E. R. Virden, of Princeton. 

Treasurer — S. G. Paddock, of Princeton. 

Marshal — C. P. Lovejo}', of Princeton. 

The time for holding the annual fair is designated in article first of 
the By-laws, which reads : 

1. This Exhibition will be open on Tuesday, the 12th of September, 
and close on Saturday, the 16th. All entries of stock and other articles 
must be made on or before Tuesday, the first day of the fair. 

The fair is said to be one of the best in the state. This view is cer- 
tainly corroborated on viewing the entries made, or the farms and stock 
in the county. 

PRINCETON. 

Princeton is beautifully situated on the margin of a high rolling 
prairie, and skirted on the west by a large grove of timber, which forms 
a semicircle to the south and east for miles in extent, giving to the place 
a picturesque appearance. When the town was laid off there were two 
claims made adjoining it, one on the west by John Williams, and another 
on the south by Curtiss Williams ; the former built a shanty, and lived 
in it a short time, then left the country ; the latter commenced a cabin, 
but never completed it, and it afterwards became the'property of Cyrus 
Bryant. 

Princeton was laid off by Roland Moseley, John P. Blake and 
John Musgrove, acting as school trustees, it being located on section 
sixteen. The survey bears date September 1832, and Dr. N. Chamber- 
lin, school commissioner, offered the lots for sale at Hennepin in May 
1833. The lots ^tere sold on credit, with six months interest payable in 
advance, and the average price was about two dollars and fifty cents 
per acre. Only a small portion of the section was sold on the day of 
sale, and the remainder was not disposed of until some years afterwards. 
On Main Street, in the business part of the town, the lots were laid off 
in one acre each ; back of these were five and ten-acre lots ; and the 
east half of the section was sold in forties, according to government 
survey. 

Greenfield was the name proposed for the new town, as that was the 
name of the post-ofiice for the settlement, but some thought Princeton 
more appropriate, as the town site was much like Old Princeton in New 
Jersey, being high and sightly. 

The first building erected in Princeton was a small log cabin, built 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 121 

by S. D. Cartwright on a now vacant lot, immediately north of the 
Congregational church, in the Fall of 1833, and used bj^ him as a 
blacksmith shop. The second building was a frame structure twelve feet 
square, erected by John M. Gay, on the present site of the Templeton 
store, and was afterwards occupied by William Wells as a dwelling. 
The third house was a log cabin, built by F. Haskill in the' Spring of 
1834, immediately south of the public square, and used by him as a store. 
This was the first dry goods store within the limits of this county, and 
the only one on the road between Peoria and Galena. In the Fall of 
1834, Stephen Triplett built on the east side of Main Street, and on the 
present site of the Savings Bank, a one-story frame building sixteen by 
eighteen feet, with an earthen fire-place, and stick chimney. Fronting 
this building was a large sign, painted in Roman letters, " Princeton 
Hotel." Some time afterwards Mr. Triplett built a two-story addition 
fronting his house, and for many years this was the principal hotel of the 
town. In the Fall of 1834, John M. Gay built a one-story frame build- 
ing on the west side of Main Street, opposite Triplett's tavern, occupying 
the front for a store and the rear for a dwelling. In the Summer of 1835, 
Elijah Wiswell built a one-story frame house on the corner now occupied 
by the Converse Block, and used it as a dwelling. 

In the Spring of 1833, Dr. N. Chamberlin was appointed post-master 
of Princeton, and kept the office at his residence a mile and a half 
south of town. Mails were obtained at Bureau post-office at Henry 
Thomas's, on West Bureau, once a -week, and for some time were carried 
back and forth by Dr. Wm. O. Chamberlin, using his coat-pocket in place 
of a mail-bag. Sometimes Main Bureau was high, and could not be 
forded for weeks at a time, which was common in those days, the mail- 
carrier would make the trips on foot, crossing the stream on a log, a 
large tree having fallen across Main Bureau, and one across West 
Bureau Creek, over which people for years passed in time of high water 
in going to and from Princeton. 

In the Fall of 1833 an effort was made to change the Galena road 
which passed west of the Bureaus, to go through Princeton, so as to 
supply it with mail. Mr. Winter, proprietor of the stage line, agreed to 
make the change, if a road was constructed across the Bureau bluffs. 
To accomplish this, people in the Princeton settlement, among wliom were 
Dr. N. Chamberlin, Cyrus and John H. Bryant, turned out with spades 
and hoes, to make a road, and in a short time the work was completed. 
As soon as the road was completed, the stage route was changed, when 
the rattling of a coach and the sound of a stage-horn were heard in 
Princeton, supplying it with a tri-weekly mail. In the Fail of 1834, 
John M. Gay, having opened a store, was appointed post-master, and the 
office was moved from Dr. Chamberlin's residence to town. 

In those days the people of Princeton were almost a unit in religion 
and politics. Aristocracy was unknown, and the usual gossips of towns 
were few and little noticed. 

In the Fall of 1835 the Hampshire Colony Congregational church 
was built on the public square, where the court-house now stands. This 
was a two-story frame structure raised high above the ground on wooden 
blocks, painted white, and made a very imposing appearance. Deacon 
Elijah Wood built this church under a contract for six hundred and fifty 



122 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 

dollars, completing the outside only, and for two years it was not i>lastered. 
A rough board pulpit and slab seats were used. This building was a 
great curiosity to Indians, who styled it the big wigwam, and it was 
equall}' so to travelers passing tlirougli the country, it being the only 
churcli on the road between Peoria and Chicago, and if we except a 
small one at Ottawa it was the only one west of Chicago. This building 
paid a double debt, not only being used for religious meetings, but for 
a school, a town hall, a court-room and a place for holding abolition 
state conventions, etc. In 1848 this building was moved to the south side 
of tlie public square, now belonging to Justus Stevens, and used for a 
barn, and is, we believe the only relic now left of the original land marks 
of Princeton. In the Fall of 1837 the M. E. Church built a small frame 
meeting-house on the corner of First and North Streets. In 1838, the 
Baptists built a small church on Third Street, now occupied l)y colored 
people. In 1841 the Protestant Methodist erected a brick church on 
Third Street, now occupied as a dwelling. 

Among the first mercantile firms of Princeton were those of Daniel 
King and Justine H. Olds, D. G. Salisbury and B. L. Smith ; the latter 
firm occupied a frame building where the First National Bank now 
stands. In the rear of the building lived their two families, while the front 
was used as a dry goods and grocery store, in which was the post-oflSce, 
county clerk's and recorder's office, county judge and justice of the 
peace office. 

R. T. Templeton came to Princeton with a stock of goods in the 
Spring of 1836, and for many years was a very successful merchant. 
Benj. Newell opened a store in 1837 and did an extensive business, 
building the first brick store and dwelling in the town. The mercliants 
of Princeton were also engaged in the grain and provision trade, receiv- 
ing their grain and packing their pork at West Hennepin, or at Lake 
De Pue. 

Princeton was incorporated in 1838, and in 18-57 the ciiarter was 
amended by an act of the legislature, giving it all the privileges of a cit}', 
minus the name. 

The incorporation originally included section sixteen, but the east half 
of the east half of section seventeen and the southwest quarter of nine 
have been added. 

There have been a number of additions made at different times to the 
original plat, but the most important one is North AdditioTi, laid off by 
Elston and Boyd in 1854. Union Addition, laid off a few years ago in 
the northeast part of town, is an extensive plat, and much of it is built 
over. 

In 1845 a court house was built, and in 1860 it was re-constructed, 
and is now a very imposing structure, with fire-proof vaults. The jail 
and sheriff's residence were built in 1856, and the high-scliool building in 
1866, at the cost of $65,000. 

The growth of Princeton has been slow, differing from many of the 
new towns that get their growth in a year or two. For the first ten years 
after the town was laid off", a large portion of the trade in this vicinity 
went to Hennepin, and the succeeding ten years Peru and LaSalle had 
much of the trade. Since the building of railroads Princeton has been 
the center of trade for the count)', and is now in a flourishing condition. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 123 



THE BUSINESS INTERESTS. 

Princeton has seven dry goods stores, thirteen grocery stores, four 
hardware stores, five drug stores, three shoe stores, four jewehy stores, 
three printing offices and two weekly papers, two flouring mills, two 
plow factories, thirteen churches, and between four and five thousand 
inhabitants. 

The city sustains three good banks, viz: The First National, The 
Illinois Trust Company Savings Bank, and The Farmers' National. The 
first of these was establislied in March, 1865, by B. S. Ferris, who is 
still president. Its capital is now $105,000, with a surplus of $25,000. 
The cashier is H. C. Roberts. The second institution named was incor- 
porated in February, 1865, and for some time was called the Princeton 
Loan and Trust Company. The capital stock is now 150,000. The 
officers are Henry C. Reed, President ; William K. Reed, Vice-President, 
and F. W. Waller, Treasurer. The third bank was incorporated in 1874. 
The capital stock is $75,000, and the surplus $4,000. The officers are 
E. R. Virden, President, and W. W. Ferris, Cashier. 

The city contains two manufacturing establishments — the Princeton 
Manufacturing Company and the Iron Beam Plow Comi)any. The 
former was established in the Winter of 1855-6 by Miller & Critzman, 
for the purpose of making agricultural implements. In 1868 it was 
changed to a stock company, and as such is still in operation. They em- 
ploy at present fort}^ hands, and have an annual sale of near $100,000 
per year. The latter establishment is the oldest manufactory of iron 
beam plows in the countr3% having been established in 1856. It is now 
under the control of B. S. Ferris, president of the First National Bank, 
who owns the main interest. They are at present working fifteen men, 
but have a capacity of 20,000 plows per annum. 

Two large flouring mills are in successful operation, a good steam 
planing mill, a capacious elevator, and a large number of shops of all 
kinds keep alive the busy hum of industry "all the year round." 

Among the many leading business firms ma}' be noted that of 
Harris & Cattle, wholesale crackers and confectionery. It is one of 
the largest houses in this line of goods out of Chicago, and enjoys an ex- 
tensive trade. The bakerj^ is on the corner of Main and Peru streets, 
and the store is near the Savings Bank. They have been established in 
trade about ten years. 

In the line of watches, clocks and jewelry, the house of P. Fager- 
crans & Co. stands unexcelled. Many of their goods are from their own 
manufactory. Every da}', at noon, the exact meridian time is taken, and 
by means of their fine ship-chronometer an almost perfect time is kept. 

In addition to these are many whose yearly sales aggregate many 
thousands of dollars, and to whom the city is indebted for her vitality 
and growth. 

THE PRESS. 

The oldest paper in the county is the Bureau Comity Republican, 
which was started January 1, 1858, by Hewett and Bates, in folio form, 
eight columns to the page. A year later the paper changed its size to a 
seven-column folio, with Hewett and Robinson as proprietors — Mr. Bates 



124 . HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

having sold his interest to tlie hitter gentleman. In 18G2, John F. Rime 
pnrchased Mr. Robinson's interest, and two 3'ears later became a silent 
partner. The following year, Mr. J. W. Bailey purchased the entire paper, 
and very niateriall}' enhxrged and improved it — refitting the office with 
new material and presses. He published it in quarto form, which it still 
retains. In 1872, Mr. L. J. Colton purchased a half interest, and the 
paper was published under the name of Bailey & Colton. In 1874, he 
sold his share to Mr. Charles P. Bascom, who is still connected with the 
office — the firm name being Bailey & Bascom. Tlie former gentleman 
has been connected with the Mepublican continuously for fourteen years, 
and has been an editor nearly twenty-seven years, and a printer since his 
boyhood. He erected the present officfe building expressly for his paper. 
It comprises four rooms in the second story, and is well - appointed 
throughout — having two steam-power presses, steam engine and other 
necessai-y machinery. 

The Bureau •County Tribune was established in August, 1872, by 
W. H. Mesenkop, who published until December, when it was purchased 
by Smith & Winship. They continued the publication until July, 1873, 
when Mr. Winship retired, selling his interest to Mr. E. K. Mercer. The 
firm continued as Smith & Mercer until October, 1875, when Mr. Smith 
retired, and E. F. Doran took his place. By this firm the Tribune was 
published until September, 1876, when Mr. Doran sold his interest to 
Mr. C. L. Smith, who, with Mr. Mercer, under the firm name of Mercer 
& Smith, still conduct the paper. It is well fitted in all its departments, 
with steam presses, and enjoys a large circulation in the country and in 
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. 

Mr. D. H. Dean, in October, 1870, established a Book and Job 
Printing Office. He is now supplied with material, and executes excel- 
lent work in excellent style. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

The first place of learning in Princeton was the basement of the 
Hampshire Colony Church. During the Winter of 1836-7, a school was 
maintained here, and for mau}^ years this was the school-house of the 
primitive city. Private schools were opened by several individuals. 
Prominent among these institutions was that of A. B. Churcli, who 
taught in his own dwelling, situated a short distance south of town. In 
1851, James Smith kept a private school in a building he erected for that 
purpose. It is now used for a dwelling. Some of these schools grew to 
be large, and were only discontinued on the completion of the public 
school building, which brought more and better advantages. In 1852, 
the South Union Scliool-house was erected by John H. Bryant and 
James Everett, and P. W. Ferris was chosen principal. The School 
Board, until April, 1872, consisted of three persons, one of whom retired 
each year. The first incumbents of this office were Arvis S. Chapman, 
president ; J. V. Tiiorapson, clerk ; and John Riale. These were elected 
in 1857, and chose H. P. Farwell principal for the ensuing year, at a sal- 
ary of $700. Miss Allen, Miss Dunbar and Victoria White were em- 
ployed as teachers, at a salary of six dollars per week. Sliortly after two 
others were added. The following have been the principals since : Mr. 
and Mrs. Forrest, Job. A. Parker, J. H. Blodgett, G. W. Dickenson, Mr. 



HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 125 

and Mrs. Bangs, M. E. Ryan, T. M. Johnson, E. P. Burlingame, Samuel 
F. Hull, Albert Etlnidge, D. L. Hurd, Charles Robinson, and Z. S. Hills. 
These were in charge of the separate buildings. In 186S, Mr. Maltbv 
was elected .principal, and was the first to have charge of botli North and 
South schools. ■ The next year he was succeeded by the present superin- 
tendent, C. P. Snow, a native of Boston, Mass., and for several years a 
teacher at Peoria, Illinois. His salary was f 1,500 per annum. 

Up to this time very little effort had been made towards a sj'stematic 
grading of the schools, and Mr. Snow at once entered upon that work 
with a will and a determination to succeed. The result is eminently sat- 
isfactory, as the schools are now unusually well graded for a place of this 
size. 

Since the Fall of 1869, the schools have increased from less than five 
hundred to more than six hundred pupils in dailj^ attendance. 

Owing to the systematic grading and thorough work done, pupils 
are now received into tlie Township High School more than two years 
younger, and much farther advanced than formerly. He is assisted by 
eleven teachers, whose entire salaries (including that of Mr. Snow) will 
aggregate $600 monthly. 

The Princeton High School was organized under a special act of the 
legislature, and was the first township high-school in the State. The 
Board of Education, named in the act of incorporation, consisted of John 
H. Bryant, Rev. Flavel Bascom, George O. Ide, Esq., Jacob Chiitzman, 
and Matthew Trimble. Messrs. S. G. Paddock, Hart Rawson, J. V. 
Thompson, Ohas. Baldwin, and many others, were active in securing the 
school. The people of the town were remarkably unanimous in favoring 
the enterprise. 

The building, which is four stories and a half in height, was com- 
pleted in 1867, and the school was opened in the Fall of the same year. 
The cost of the building, ground and apparatus, was $63,000. Mr. Henry 
L. Boltwood, who still is in charge of the school, was the first principal. 
Three young ladies assisted him. One hundred and forty pupils were 
enrolled at first. This institution has prospered well since. The ordinary 
number in attendance is over three hundred. Nine teachers are regularly 
employed. One hundred and twelve pupils have graduated, a large num- 
ber of whom have gone to college, or to professional studies. Two hun- 
dred and forty-eight teachers have gone out from the school. A large 
number of foreign pupils attend it, paying an annual tuition amounting 
almost to f 2,000. 

The school fits pupils thoroughly for colleges of high standing. Its 
course of study is five years. It has a very valuable reference library, 
and also ample philosophical and chemical apparatus. Few schools in the 
State are better prepared to do thorough work, or sustain a better reputa- 
tion. 

THE CHUECHES. 

The M. E. Church. The first class formed within the present bounds 
of the Rock River Conference was at Galena in 1829. The second, at 
Plainview, the same year. The third, at Chicago, in 1831. In 1832 the 
Rev. Zadoc Hall was sent to explore the country, and formed a new cir- 
cuit west of the Illinois River, and north of Peoria. Among other 



126 HISTORY 01'' BUKEAU COUNTY. 

appointments, he establislied one at Mr. Abraham Jones', two miles 
north of the present City of Princeton, making the fourth preaching 
point in this Conference. The following persons composed the class 
formed at this time : James and Betsy Hayes, Abraham and Mary 

Jones, Barton and Susanna Jones, Robert Clark and Mrs. Clark, 

Joseph Smith and Mrs. Smith, and Eliza Epperson. Of these, onl}' one 
is living, viz : Mrs. Mary Jones. 

In the year 1833 the northern part of Peoria Mission was divided, 
and called Ottawa. To this Rev. William Royal was sent, who remained 
one year. In 18-)4 Ottawa Mission was divided, and the west part was 
called Bureau Mission, to which Rev. S. R. Beggs was appointed for that 
year. He remained until the year 1836. At this time the Mission com- 
prised six or eiglrt preaching places. Until the year 1838 the congrega- 
tion continued to worship at the house of Mr. Jones, when it was 
removed to that of the class-leader, S. F. Denning. In the Summer of 
1836 money was raised for a brick church. The material was, however, 
spoiled in the making, and the project was abandoned. 

The pastor of Princeton Church at this time was Rev. W. C. Cum- 
mings. During the year 1837 Rev. Zadoc Hall was re-appointed here, the 
place being known as the head of Princeton District. The following 
year the congregation erected their first church, a small frame building, 
20 by 30 feet. This was occupied by January 1, 1838, and was dedicated 
in the Summer of the following year by Elder John Sinclair. In 1840 
Princeton was made a part of the Rock River Conference, and Rev. Jon- 
athan M. SnoAv was appointed. In 1841 he was assisted by the Rev. 
Wesley Bachelor. The following year Revs. Harvey Hawley and S. F. 
Denning were here. The preachers for the next year were Revs. Hawley 
and Simon K. Simon. In 1844 the Rev. J. G. Whitcomb preached ; in 
1845 and '40 the Rev. Sanders Walker ; and during his ministry the 
brick church (now Union Hall) was built. Following him was the Rev. 
O. A. Walker, during the years 1847-8 ; in 1849, Rev. Geo. Sovesee ; 
1850, Rev. J. H. D. Moon ; 1851-2, Rev. Martin P. Sweet ; 1853, Rev. 
John W. Stagdill ; 1854, Rev. Joseph O. Gilbert. 

Rev. Silas Searl labored in 1856-7, and Rev. Chas. French in 1858-9. 
During the years 1862-3, the Rev. W. C. Willing preached here, and 
during his pastorage the present church building was erected. The cor- 
ner-stone was laid July 24, 1863, the address being delivered by the Rev. 
Chas. H. Fowler, of Chicago. The house was dedicated Jan. 24, 1864, 
by T. M. Eddy, D.D., Editor of the Northivesteryi Christian Advo- 
cate. The church, when completed, cost nearly $12,000. Rev. N. Hut- 
ton Axtell was preacher here during the years 1864-5. Rev. William A. 
Smith was stationed here in Oct., 1867, and during his pastorage the 
church became free of debt. 

On the 5th of July, 1868, a heav}' gale prostrated the spire of 
this church ; though the Sabbath-school was in session at the time, no 
one was injured. This was not replaced until the 3^ear 1869. The Rev. 
S. N. Griffith was appointed here for the year 1868, followed by the Rev. 
J. N. Caldwell, who remained two years. He was succeeded b}' the 
Rev. W. D. Skelton, who was pastor three years. In 1874 Rev. W. H. 
Gloss came, who ministered for this charge one year, when the present 
pastor, Rev. John Ellis, was appointed. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 127 

From a membershiij of eleven persons the church has grown to one 
hundred and sixty, with a Sabbath-school whose average attendance is 
one hundred and thirty-five. 

The Presbyterian Church was organized Oct. 26, 1837, at the house 
of Rev. A. B. Church. Twenty-four persons, originally members of the 
Hampshire Colonj^ Congregationalist Society, formed this charge. Of 
these, three only are living, viz. : Philinda Robinson, and Adaline and 
Henrietta R. Bryant. At the organization, Rev. Church presided, and 
Aslier Dolittle acted as clerk. The church was formed as the ^'Second 
Congregationalist Church of Princeton." For the first year, they occu- 
pied the upper story of Epperson's store. At the expiration of that time, 
they erected a frame building near where their present church stands. 
In this they met for divine worship until the year 1856, when the present 
commodious house was built. In the year 1844, by a unanimous vote of 
the people, this charge became Presbyterian, and as such was received 
under the care of the Presbytery of Schuyler at Rock Island. The first 
Board of Elders in this church was composed of the following persons : 
Daniel Ralinson, Austin Br3'ant, Isaac Brokaw, and Samuel Corey. Its 
first pastor. Rev. Church, remained seven years, while they were under 
the care of the Congregationalists. He was followed by Rev. John Stoker 
— a supply for one year. The next, the Rev. AVilliam Perkins, who occu- 
pied the pulpit two years and six months. After him, the Rev. Ithamer 
PelLbury came, and remained pastor seven years. At the expiration of 
his pastorate. Rev. Mr. Carson, a supply, preached a short time, when the 
Rev. I. C. Barr was called, who ministered to this church one year and 
six months. He was succeeded by Rev. I. Milligan, now a resident min- 
ister, whose ministry was the longest of any — fifteen yeai-sandsix months. 
Rev. I. C. Hill was here one year and six months, when the present pas- 
tor. Rev. David G. Bradford, was called. The church is now in a pros- 
perous condition. The membership is 164, with a Sunday-school of 175 
scholars. 

The Congregationalist Church is the oldest society of this denomina- 
tion in Illinois. It was organized March 23, 1831, in Northampton, Mass., 
and for many years was known as the Hampshire Colony Church. At 
the organization, eighteen members from various churches in the Counties 
of Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin, Mass., and Putney, Vt., were 
admitted. Dea. E. S. Phelps, Dr. N. Chamberlain, and A. Whitniarsh 
were elected deacons, and in June of the same year they came to this 
state, and settled in the town of Princeton. Soon after its organization, 
and before the colony moved, one of the members died, and two more 
shortly after its arrival here. The original memljership was as follows : 
Dea. Ebenezer S. and Anna Phelps, from Northampton ; Amos C. and 
Uucinda Morse, Daniel Brown, Elisha and Abigail Wood, and Samuel 
Brown, from Belchertown, Mass. ; Dr. Nathaniel Chamberlain, Putney, 
Vt. ; Levi and Louisa Jones, Amherst, Mass. ; John Leonard, Warwick, 
Mass. ; Alvah and Naomi Whitmarsh, Springfield, Mass. ; Maria Lyman, 
South Hadley, Mass. ; Elijah Smith, Clarissa Childs and Sylvia Childs, 
from Conway, Mass. Of these only ten ever settled in this county, 
who are now members. The Indian war of 1831-'2 had so scattered the 
colony, that at the beginning of 1834 only four members of the church 
remained. These were Dr. Chamberlain, Elijah Smith and wife, and Mrs. 



128 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

Eli Smitli, the rest liaving taken letters to other churches. The first 
meeting' was held in tiie house of Elijah Smith, Oct. 20, I80I. They con- 
tinued to meet here and in other houses — mostly log cabins — until the 
Summer of 1835, when they erected their first house of worship, a frame 
building, 32 by 44 feet, two stories high ; the ujjper story being used for 
a chapel, and the lower for an academ3^ When built, it attracted much 
attention from travelers, as it was far in advance of the settlement, and 
had no equal as a public building within a radius of fifty miles. Deacon 
Elisha Wood erected this church under a contract for $650, and for some 
time the inside remained unfinished, containing only a rough board pulpit 
and slab seats. In the Fall of 1833, Rev. L. Farnham, the first pastor, 
commenced his laliors with the church, and was installed Oct. 21, 1835, 
at which time the first church was read}' for use. That Fall he requested 
the society to release him for one year on account of ill health, which was 
granted. In the meantime, they employed Rev. Owen Lovejo}-, after- 
wards a member of Congress, to supph' the pulpit, and daring this year, 
the pastoral relation of Rev. Farnham was dissolved at his own request. 
Rev. Lovejoy was ordained pastor Nov. 6, 1839, and continued in this 
relation until Jan. 1, 1856, excepting nine months from April 1, 1853, to 
Jan. 1, 1854. During the year 1856. Rev. N. A. Keys was employed as 
a supply. Jan. 1, 1857, Rev. S. D. 0*'|chran commenced his labors, and 
continued until July 1, 1858. In thd" Autumn, Rev. William B. Chris- 
topher was employed and remained until May, 1859. Rev. Samuel Day 
labored here from Feb. 1 to Oct. 1, 1860. From May. 1861, to May, 
1862, Rev. H. L. Hammond suppliedthe pulpit, and on Julj- 16, 1862, 
Rev. D. Hoyt Blake was installed pastor. He was followed b}' Rev. F. 
Bascom, he by Rev. R. B. Howard, when the present pastor, Richard 
Edwards, D.D., was called. 

The present house of worship was built in 1848, costing $4,000. In 
1869 it was enlarged and re-fitted in its present style at a cost of $8,000. 
Since the organization two colonies have gone out from it. In October, 
1887, twenty-four members were dismissed to form the Second Congrega- 
tional Church in this city, now the Presbyterian Church. In March, 
1838, seven members were dismissed to unite with the congregation at 
Dover, and in May, 1840, several members took letters to join with oth- 
ers in forming the church at Lamoille. Two of its members. Rev. C. F. 
Winship, and Miss Sarah Mcintosh (now his wife), are missionaries in 
Africa. There is now a large membership, and a Sabbath-school of more 
than 100 pupils. 

The Church of Christ was organized by John M. Yearnshaw, March 8, 
1840. The original members were : James Howe. Catharine Howe, 
Daniel R. Howe, Rachel Howe, Jonathan Ireland, Eliza Ireland, Daniel 
Bryant, Clark Bennett, Mary Bennett, John M. Yearnshaw, Rachel Rad- 
cliff, Juliet Radcliff, Elmira Elston, Sarah Minier, Mary Hays, John W. 
M. Howe, and Margaret McElwain. 

The first protracted meeting was conducted by P. G. Young, Oct. 
10 and 11, 1840, and resulted in four persons being added to the congre- 
gation by baptism. Their names are : John Howe, Sarah Radcliff, now 
Lomax ; Mrs. Alice Yearnshaw, then 70 years of age, and Chas. S. Boyd, 
now 82 years old, and still a member. 

The first meetings were held in the upper part of the building known 




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B.S.Ferris Esq. 



BANKEIR 
PRINCETON 



HISTORY OF BUBKAU COUNTY. 131 

as the County Commissioners' House, near the site of the present County 
Court-house. Their meeting-place varied somewhat until 1846, in 
which year they completed a brick meeting-liouse, two stories high, at a 
cost of about f 1,000. This building still stands, on the south side of the 
Court-house Square, and was used for church purposes until Aug. 14, 
1870, when the congregation began to occupy their more comfortable 
edifice erected on Main street, midway between the Court-house and the 
R.R. depot. It cost over $11,000. Tiie dedication services were con- 
ducted by Isaac Errett, of Cincinnati. 

The following are the preachers and their respective periods of ser- 
vice, also the results of the same during the more prominent protracted 
meetings of this church: P. G. Young, 1840, two days, four additions; 
George Minier, 1843, two days, five additions ; Daniel R. Howe, 1857, 
thirty additions; John Errett, 1862, one month, thirteen additions; G. 
W. Mapes and C. W. Sherwood, 1871, two and a half months, forty- 
seven additions ; and J. Z. Taylor, 1876, one month, eight additions. 

The following preachers have labored here : John M. Yearnshaw, 
1840 to 1844; George McManus, 1844 to 1849; Daniel R. Howe, 1851 
to 1859; Charles Berry, June 3, 1860, to April 1, 1861 ; J. C. Stark, Sept. 
8, 1861, to March 1, 1862 ; T. Brooks, April 1, 1862, to Feb. 22, 1863 
James E. Gaston, April 1, 1863, to April 1, 1864; Daniel R. Howe, Nov, 
15, 1864, to Nov. 15, 1865 ; T. Brooks, Dec. 1, 1865, to March 24, 1867 
J. G. Waggoner, July 12, 1867, to July 12, 1868; T. V. Berry, Sept. 6 
1868, to Aug. 29. 1869 ; G. W. Mapes, Dec. 5, 1869, to Sept. 23, 1873 
A. W. Olds, Oct. 1, 1873, to April 22, 1874; A. J. Thomson, May 3, 
1874, to July, 1874 ; J. T. Toof, Oct. 1, 1874, to present date. 

Among the more notable transient preachers who have discoursed in 
this church are : Alexander Campbell, during his last celebrated tour 
among the congregations in the Mississipiii Valley, in 1858 ; Isaac Errett, 
the Editor of The Christian Standard; O. A. Burgess, Pres. Nortli- 
western Christian University, and of note among the prominent theological 
debaters of America; James A. Garfield, member of Congress from Ohio; 
and A. S. Ha3'den, of national reputation among the composers of sacred 
music. 

The present membership is about one hundred and fifty. Of this 
number, a large proportion reside in the country. The Sunday-school 
averages ninety-three in attendance. The superintendent is J. H. 
Hatcher. The present official Board consists of: Elders, John Elliott, 
Wm. C. Tiimble, J. H. Hatcher, Chas. Prutsway, and R. R. Gibons ; 
Deacons, Solomon Greenamire and Newell A. Bacon. The pastor is J. 
T. Toof. 

The Baptist Church was organized in 1836, with the following per- 
sons as members : Stephen and Polly Triplett, Aquilla and Elizabeth 
Triplett, William H. and Lucinda Wells, Isaac and Rebecca Spangler, 
Edward and Lucinda Triplett, Bagley and wife, and James Ham- 
rick. Their first house of worship — now occupied by the African M. E. 
Church — was built in 1844. The church enjoyed a good degree of pros- 
perity under the first pastorate of Rev. F. B. Ives, extending from 1856 
to 1858. The membership had reached one hundred and sixty. From 
that time, owing to the need of a suitable house of worship, such as the 
other congregations had, to meet the wants of the increasing population, 



132 mSTOUY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

frequent cliauge of pastors, removals and otlier causes, tlieir iiieinbership 
became reduced, until only thirty-five remained. 

Tlieir present house uf worsiiip was commenced in August, 1871, 
and in December the basement was completed ready for use. Rev. Ives 
had an-ain assumed charge, and signs of revival began to be manifest. 
On November "23, 1873, the new house, fully completed and entirely free 
from debt, was dedicated. Witli its construction came renewed life and 
prosperity. The church edifice, coating $10,000, gave a new appearance 
and infused new life and hope into the people. When Rev. Ives closed 
his labors, Nov. 17, 1874, the membership numbered eight)-. It has con- 
tinued to grow, and now is one hundred and six. The present minister, 
Rev. Isaac Fargo, came in November, 1874, and under his labors the 
number is still increasing. The Sabbath-school nurai)ers about seventy- 
five pupils, the superintendent of which is Mr. Jeff. Finn. 

The English Lutheran Church. During the year 1856. and part of 
1857, the Rev. J. Richard preached for the English Lutherans. On 
Nov. 8, 1857, Rev. D. Harbaugh commenced his labors in George Kaar's 
house. Services were also held in a hall on Main Street, in several 
school-houses, and in the Protestant Methodist Church. On the 27th 
day of February, 1858, tiiey were organized into a church in Bascom & 
White's Hall, by adopting a constitution in conformity witli the require- 
ments of the General Synod of the United States. Twenty -five persons 
were admitted to membership, and the following officers elected : Henry 
J. Boyer and George Kaar, Elders; Lorenzo Kaar and J. S. Miller, Dea- 
cons. 

Rev. A. A. Trimper was pastor from August, 1858, to Januarjs 1859. 
In May, 1861, Rev. S. Bitz was installed, and remained till November. 
He was succeeded the same month by Rev. D. Harbaugh, who ministered 
until January, 1863, when the Rev. D. S. Altman was called, and preached 
till March, 1865. 

In 1864, they erected their church at a cost of #1,800. In Septem- 
ber, 1866, Rev. J. W. Elser, of Wittenburg College, became pastor, and 
during his ministry, in 1867, the parsonage was purchased. He resigned 
in March, 1868, and was succeeded in August by Rev. C. A. Gelwicks. 
In 1869, the parsonage, costing 1650, was repaired at an expense of 
$1,800. Rev. Gelwicks resigned in August, 1872, and Rev. J. W. Elser 
was recalled in September, 1878, and is still pastor. 

In the Summer of 1875, the church was remodeled at an expense of 
$1,200. The membership is now sixty-six, with a Sunday-school of one 
hundred and ten. 

The Redeemer's Church, Episcopal, was organized at Princeton, 
April 15, 1856, with twentj'-four members. Many of these had been 
communicants in the Tiskilwa Church, and an account of their early 
labors maj^ be found in the sketch of that society. The canonical certifi- 
cate of organization was signed by Rev. T. B. Nash, the rector of the 
St. Jude's Church, and bears date April 15, 1856. On the 3d of June 
following it was admitted to the Diocese of Illinois. The first parish 
meetings were held commencing April 15, of this year. Services were 
held by Rev. Nash one fourth of his time for one year, when for eleven 
months the pulpit was vacant. From 1858 to 1859, Rev. Charles P. Clark 
ministered one fourth of the time. From 1859 to 1861, Rev. George C. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 133 

Street was pastor. Again for three j^ears and six months the pulpit was 
vacant, when Rev. Nash was recalled, and preached here one lialf his 
time, from 1864: to 1871. Rev. Phillip McKim came in 1871, and 
remained three months, when Rev. Robert Page was called, who preached 
until 1875, when he was succeeded by the present pastor. Rev. R. N. 
Aver}-. 

In 1868, tjie congregation completed, ready for use, a ver}^ commo- 
dious house of worship, at an expense of nearly $6,000. They now have 
about thirty-ffive communicants, and, with the St. Jude's Church, consti- 
tute one charge, under the ministry of Rev. Avery. 

The German Evangelical Society is of recent origin, having been 
organized in 1874. This was effected through the labors of the present 
pastor, Rev. William Mej-er, and about thirty families were gathered' into 
this church. They were organized in a school-house, where they con- 
tinued to meet for six months, when the present house of worship was 
so far completed that it could be occupied. It was dedicated in Febru- 
ary, 1875. ' Rev. Meyer was absent during that year, when the pulpit 
was supplied by the Rev. E. Hantel. 

Rev. Meyer returned in August, 1876, and still continues in charge. 
The number of families remain about the same. The Sunday-school 
numbers nearly twenty pupils, which number is generally augmented dur- 
ing the more clement seasons of the year. Services are conducted at all 
times in the German language, the members being of that nationality, 
and several but a few years from their native country. 

The Swedish Lutherans. In 1860 a few families from Sweden 
located in Princeton, after a short stay at Chicago, St. Charles, and a few 
other places. No hopes of any devotional exercises were entertained, 
when unexpectedly they were visited by the Rev. Unonius, an Episcopal 
minister of Chicago, who came on a missionary tour to his countrymen. 
He was followed by others, among whom were Rev. P. Palmquist, a 
Baptist minister, from Stockholm, Sweden ; Rev. Challman, Methodist, 
from Galesburg, Illinois; Rev. Hedstrom, Methodist, from Victoria, Henry 
County, and by John Anderson and C. J. Valentine, Lutheran Mission- 
aries. The court-house and school-house were freely opened to them, and 
for some years, whenever they would be visited by a minister, and often 
when not, services were held in these buildings. 

B}' the year 1854, immigration from the Scandinavian countries had 
obtained a new impetus, and many of these coming to Princeton, a gen- 
eral desire of the settlers to organize a church of their forefathers' faith 
(Lutheran), became prevalent. The illustrious Rev. L. P. Esbjorn, of 
Andover, Henry County, was called to assist in this object. A meeting 
was called in the South Union School-house, on June 16, 1854, when the 
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized, with the expressed 
intention to join the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois, as 
an integral part of that body. This was signed that day, on behalf of 
the church, by P. Fagercrans, N. P. Linquist, E. Wester, Jacob Nyman, 
N. Linderblad, L. Frid, and Lars Anderson. At the end of two years 
they had so increased as to be able to erect a churcli. Rev. Esbjorn was 
again called to take charge of the congregation, and on the 27th of May 
of that year, at a regular business meeting, they elected their first Board 
of Trustees, composed of the following persons: Eric Wester, Swan Frid, 



134 HISTOUY OI'' I5UREAU COUNTY. 

N. P. Linquist, Charles M. Shield, and Jacob Nymaii. A lot was also 
selected, on which their present house of worship, valued at vi>'),000, was 
soon after erected. They have also Imilt a parsonage worth •ii)o,500, and 
a school-house, adjoining the churcli, the latter costing nearly ^§900. 

The congregation is now strong in numbers, sustains a Sabbath-school 
of nearly one hundred scholars, and a good day-school. All their services 
are conducted in the mother tongue. The Swedes have, in addition to 
this church, established a mission, whicii is doing a good work. 

The (Depot) Methodist Church. As early as the year 18-36, a class 
was maintained here, it being one of the preaching places on this circuit 
when there were no settled churches in this pavt of the Great West. 
They used the County Commissioners' house until about 1840 or 1841, 
when they built a brick house of worship, now used for a dwelling. The 
" circuit rider," at the organization of the church, was the Rev. J. J. 
Strong, who yet lives to proclaim the "good news." 

The congregation grew well for many years. At the organization 
there were but few members ; but by the year 1868, the church edifice 
was too small, and gave way to the present large iind commodious house. 
Owing to removals, the number of members has been somewhat reduced, 
there being about eighty communicants at present. A good Sunday- 
school is sustained, enrolling over one hundred pupils. The pastor of the 
church is now Rev. V. H. Brown. 

The Salem German Church was organized in the year 1856, with a 
small membership. For a short time meetings were held in a dwelling- 
house near the present church, which was erected within a year from the 
organization. Rev. Charles Hoffmeinster was the first pastor. His suc- 
cessors were Rev. Conrad Riess, who remained five 3-ears ; Rev. .John 
Zimmerman, two j^ears ; Rev. Gottlieb Haack, seven years ; Rev. William 
Meyer, two years ; and several others. The present pastor, Rev. Henry 
Huebschmann has been located some two years. The congregation num- 
ber about twenty families, with a Sabbath-school of nearly twenty-five 
pupils. 

Services are conducted in the German language, the pastor being 
unable to speak English, and teaches, in addition to his other duties, a 
small day-school, composed of the children of his parishioners. 

The Catholics have a small society here. Not being alile to sustain 
a priest, they are ministered to occasionally b}' one from a neighboring 
parish. There are but few professing this faith in Princeton, and but 
little hopes are entertained of building up a large congregation. Their 
church was erected in the year 1865 or 1866, and was mainly due to the 
efforts and aid of Mr. Gosse and Mr. Griffith, the latter being one of the 
leading members. 

The African M. E. Church organized by Rev. Daniel Weber, in 
December, 1868, with nine members. The increase has been good. They 
now occupy the old Baptist Church, whijh they purchased some years 
since, and refitted in a comfortable manner. The present pastor is Rev. 
Jones. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 135 



LAMOILLE, 

Laid out in April, 1836, by Tracy Reeve and Dr. John Kendall, was then 
called Greenfield. It was afterwards changed to its present name by Dr. 
Kendall, who had passed his boyhood days on the Lamoille River, in La- 
moille County, Vermont. Six years before this time, William Hall had 
made a claim and built a cabin on the site of the village. Here he 
remained some eighteen months. In 1832 he sold to Aaron Gunn, and 
removed to Indian Creek, where he and his family were killed by Indians. 
At the commencement of the Black Hawk War "• Dimmick's" Grove was 
abandoned by its owner, and the farm grew up to weeds. It Avas again 
inhabited in 1834, and at the time mentioned the toAvn plat was made — 
a short distance north of the Grove. Shortly after the town was laid off. 
Tracy Reeve erected a dwelling, the first house in the village, although 
three buildings stood on the village site when it was surveyed. Mr. 
Reeve, in 1837, erected the pioneer store. It was a frame structure, 
occupying the land now owned by Frank Anger. Here a general store 
was kept for some time, wlien he sold to a Mr. Fox, who kept the same 
line of goods. In 1839, Dr. Kendall luiilt the hotel now known as the 
Bigelow House. Three years before, Mr. Holbrook opened a small tav- 
ern, sufficient to accommodate those seeking homes in this part of the 
count3^ He rented it in 1838 to two men named Bliss and Lloyd, who 
discontinued it as a hotel on the completion of Dr. Kendall's more 
commodious house. 

Asaph N. Brown was the first blacksmith in Lamoille ; his shop 
occupying the ground just south of Dr. Avery's residence. Here he 
remained two years, when Mr. Holbrook purchased it, followed the trade 
two years, and sold to James Burroff. A wagon-maker named John 
Marsh came in 1845, and remained until his death. 

In 1837 the post-office was established, and Tracy Reeve appointed 
post-master. Owing to there being a post-office named Greenfield, the 
necessity arose for a new name for the village, and Dr. John Kendall sug- 
gesting Lamoille, it was adopted. 

In 1868 occurred the only tragedy happening within the limits of 
the village. An Englishman, of a most jealous disposition, so mistreated 
his wife that she was compelled to leave him. As she was leaving his 
house he followed her into the street and shot her. He was at once 
arrested, and jilaced in jail to escape the pojjulace, and for safe keeping. 
Being adjudged of unsound mind, he was sentenced to only a long 
term of years in the penitentiary. Here he was adjudged insane and 
sent to the lunatic asylum, from which he managed to escape. Coming 
again to Lamoille, he followed his old pursuit of hunting, from 
which he obtained a precarious existence, and wliich had tended 
to render his wife so unhappy. Returning on the railroad track one 
day from one of his long hunts, he, owing to his deafness, was run over 
by the cars and killed. In the year 1843 a man by the name of McMar- 
tin, a peddler from New York, was accidentally shot by a pistol in the 
hands of a comrade, with which they had been firing at a mark. He had 
disposed of his wares, and at tlie time of the accident was stopping at 
the Bioelow House. This affair created considerable excitement. 



136 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

as he had been some time in tlie comnninity, and had gained a host of 
friends. 

Lamoille was always possessed with a spirit of freedom, and being 
filled with men whose views were strong anti-slavery, it was often a 
harbor for Southern refugees. The village for many years maintained a 
slow, steady growth. Owing to the failure of some of the projected rail- 
roads, and the fact of the C. B. & Q. R.R. going four miles south, the 
growth was somewhat retarded. This was materially changed in 1871, 
when a branch of the latter-named railroad passed through town, and 
at once a change for the better appeai-ed. New buildings were erected, 
and in a few years the village grew from a few hundred inhabitants to 
nearly a thousand. Lamoille now contains twenty stores, seven shops, two 
elevators, one mill, one haypi-ess, four physicians, a graded school, churches, 
and one newspaper. This latter, the Clipper, has just issued its first 
number, and is a veiy sprightlj^ four-page sheet. The editor is R. P. 
Chadwick. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

A small school was taught by Mrs. Eliza Bowen, now Mrs. Walter 
Porter. She taught in her own residence, freely. In 1838 a small frame 
house was built for school purposes, the money necessary to build it being 
raised by subscription. Here school was held- for five years, when the 
present brick building was finished. It contains two rooms, is capable of 
accommodating one hundred scholars. The attendance is good, under 
the superintendence of S. C. Whipple. 

THE CHURCHES. 

Tiie oldest religious organization in Lamoille is the Baptist Church, 
which was organized May 5, 1838, by its first pastor. Rev. Henry Head- 
ley, who remained in charge until 1811. Nine persons constituted this 
charge. They were : .lohn Hetzler, Sr., Timothy Perkins, Adam and 
Mary Spaulding, .loseph and Mary Fassett, Moses and Eliza Bowen, and 
J. J. Holbrook. Mrs. Bowen — now Mrs. Porter — and Mr. llolbrook are 
the only ones of this number still members. Divine service was held in 
the old school-house. Heie they met until April, 1850, when they erected 
a brick church at a cost of #2,000. They worshiped here until Febru- 
ary, 1867, when it was sold — now being used as a blacksmith shop — and 
their present fine structure completed. This is tlie finest church in 
town. It cost |12,.500, and will seat 450 persons. After Rev. Headley 
left, the congregation were supplied with transient ministers three years, 
when the Rev. B. B. Carpenter was installed, who remained until 1845. 
He was followed by the Rev. 8. S. Martin, from 1845 to 1848. Agaui 
they were supplied until 1850, when Rev. W. I). Clark was called, and 
remained as pastor three years. In 1854, Rev. A. Angier came, and the 
same year died. He was succeeded by the Rev. N. fi. Collins, from 18.54 
to 1861 ; Rev. J. Winters from 1862 to 1863 or '64 ; Rev. I. Fargo, now 
at Pj-inceton, from 1864 to 1868 ; Rev. William Green, from 1870 ito 1874. 
The present pastor, Rev. E. P. Bartlett, has had charge a little over two 
years. From a membership of nine persons, during thirty-eight years of 
its existence, this church has grown to nearl}^ two hundred, witli a Sab- 
bath-school of one hundred, the Superintendent of which is J. W. Hills. 



HISTOKY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 137 

The Congregationalist Church was organized May 12, 1840, by the 
Rev. Owen Lovejoy, with fourteen members, viz : Zenas Church, Julian 
Church, Benj. Mather, Mrs. Francis Dodge, David Lloyd, Timothy Ed- 
wards, Mrs. Catharine Edwards, David Wells, Asaph N. Brown, Lyman 
and Margaret Eastman, T. P. Rust, Hannah Dodge — now Mrs. Rust — 
and Mrs. Maria Clapp, who is the only one of this number now a mem- 
ber here. Their church was erected in 1849, at a cost of $1,500. It was 
a two-story building, and for some time the lower story was used for 
school purposes. At this time the membership was nearly forty. The 
pastor was Rev. Lewis E. Sykes. In 1863 this building was taken down 
to be replaced by a larger and more commodious structure, finished the 
following year, at a cost of near 15,000, and was a matter of some pride 
to the congregation. On the morning of Sunday, February 10, 1867, 
this fine building took fire, shortly before the assembling of the people, 
and burned to the foundation. It was a severe blow, but the people at 
once went to work, and by the generous aid of the inhabitants of the village, 
built their present church. The membership is now ninety-eight, the 
Sabbath-school fully as large, the Superintendent of which is John Clapp. 
The pastors of this congregation have been the following: Rev. Morrell, 
Rev. John Crep, Rev. Adams, Rev. L. E. Sykes, Rev. G. B. Hub- 
bard, Rev. George Colman, Rev. Fitch, Rev. Burns, Rev. L. Gort, 
who remained nine j^ears. Rev. Lightbody, in 1871, who lost his life by 
being thrown fi'om his carriage, by a runaway team and was buried at 
Bradford, Canada, Rev. M. Willett, and the present pastor. Rev. L. F. 
Bickford. Two young men, Cephas F. Clapp, preaching in Wisconsin, 
and William G. Dickinson, at Creston, Ills., have been sent from this 
congregation. 

The M. E. Church. Preaching was held in this locality b}' the 
ministers of this denomination as early as 1835. Meetings were held at 
this date in private houses ; afterwards in the old school-house. Here 
they met for some ten 3'ears. This little old structure was made a sort of 
vad<i meoum for church, school, election, railroad, and various other meet- 
ings. About 1850, or 1851, they erected their present frame church. 
The membership is not large, and the charge is in connection with tliat 
at Arlington, in which account the names of the pastors are given. The 
church supports a very creditable Sabbath-school. 

In Clarion Township, east and northeast of Lamoille, are three 
German churches. The oldest is the German Evangelical, which was 
organized about 1850. In 1843, Mr. John Fauble settled in this locality, 
and for many years his church was house and home, to those professing 
this faith, who desired to find new homes in the West. In 1846, 
services were held in his house by the Rev. S. A. Tobias, who remained a 
short time. In 1848, the place of meeting was changed to the house of 
Mr. .lacob Betz, where services were held for five years. A class was 
formed in 1850, of which Jacob PojDp was leader, and Jacob Betz exhorter. 
The next year, two classes were formed, to which Rev. J. C. Anthes 
preached. The following year, the Sunday-school was formed, and in 
1853, the first church erected. It was dedicated in 1854, by the iirst 
Bishop of the Evangelical Association, John Seybert, D.D. In 1856, a 
great camp meeting was held in the grove adjoining the church, and three 
years after, the first revival occurred, when some fifty persons were 



138 HISTORY OF liUREAU COUNTY. 

added to the roll of members. The present church edifice was built and 
dedicated in 1865. It cost some $3,000, and a society was formed of 
some of the memliers who lived too far to attend regularlj'. Tlieir liouse 
of worship stands in Lee County. Tlie present parsonage was built in 
the Summer of 1876. The membership is composed of some twenty 
families. The Sabbath-school numbers about one hundred and twenty- 
five. The pastor is Rev. E. Freeden. 

About three miles east of this church stands that of the German 
Evangelical body. It was organized in 1850, with some twenty members. 
Theii" church was built the following year. Some of the early members 
are G. C. Betz and wife, John Betz and wife, Jacob Kepper, Chas. Bitne, 
Daniel Erbes. and their wives. Tlie cliurch and parsonage cost some 
$1,200, and are still in use. The Rev. Young organized this church. 
His pastorate was followed by that of the Rev. George Gibnor. There 
are now some sixty or seventy members here. 

The German Lutheran Church is some three miles south of the two 
mentioned. It was organized in 1857. The same year they erected a 
house of worship, which has since been much enlarged and beautified. 
Some twenty families are in membership here. The pastor is Rev. John 
Withitig. 

WALNUT 

was laid out by Richard Brewer, in January, 1865, and by him called 
Brewersville. Mr. Brewer owned the greater portion of the village site, 
and from him the town received its first name. For many years before 
the completion of the railroad to this point, a post-office had l)een main- 
tained at the grove, a sliort distance south of the village plat, known b}' 
the name of the grove, " Walnut." As the name of the village did not 
come into popular use, and as letters and packages continued to be sent 
to the old post-office — which, in fact, was never changed — in the year 
1870, the village assumed this name, and as such was incorporated in 
1872. Mr. Brewer still lives on his farm near the village. To the first 
plat, an addition was laid out, comprising the southeast part of town, 
by Mr. Davis Wolf, who was one of the first merchants. Dr. A. L. Bay- 
ard, John and Milton Sayers, Josiah Jones, and Isaac Kelley, were among 
the early prominent settlers. In 1871, the depot was built, and about 
the same time the elevator of Simmons & Able, of Sandwich ; another 
was added by Conkey & Towner, of Mendota. The first mill was built 
in 1873, by Benj. Moss; this was burned in 1875, and at once rebuilt by 
C. H. Adams & Co. A lumber yard was opened in 1871, by William 
Miles ; it is now conducted by M. Mercer. 

The growth of Walnut has been very prosperous. The population 
is now nearlj' 800, and has a good trade, supporting eleven stores, nine 
shops, one bank, three hotels, four attorneys, and four physicians. The 
town is strong prohibitionary in taste, tliere being a large temperance 
society liaving three hundred and fifty members. A good graded school, 
two churches and one weekly newspaper are sustained. 

THE PRESS. 

On the day on which the nation celebrated its centennial anniversary, 
Mr. S. J. Townsend opened the office of the Walnut Motor. lie lias 



HISTORY OF BTJKEAU COUNTY. 139 

made the paper all its name signifies, being a moving power for good. It 
is strictly a first-class local independent paper, and is issued at ordinary 
rates. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

For manj^ Winters school was held in a log-house in Walnut Grove. 
In 1859, this gave place to a more convenient frame structure of the 
modern pattern. This was used until 1869, when the first school-house 
in the village was built, composed of two rooms. It was afterwards 
enlarged to double that capacity, and now contains four rooms, each thirty 
feet square. The number of pupils enrolled is one hundred and twenty- 
two, of which one hundred and nine are in daily average attendance. 
Four teachers are employed, viz: G. P. Peddicord, Principal; Miss Ella 
Swayne, grammar department ; Mrs. Grace W. Peddicord, intermediate, 
and Miss Chloe Mitchell, primary. 

««> 

THE CHURCHES. 

The Baptist Church was organized in June. 1858, at the house of 
Mr. J. H. Sayers, by the Rev. N. G. Collins. Sixteen members were 
received, prominent among whom were W. H. Mapes, J. H. Sayers, E. F. 
Sayers, and their wives, also John Nelson and wife. For some time ser- 
vices were held at the Dodge school-house, and for two years in the Wal- 
nut school-house, when they again worshiped in private dwellings. About 
this time the Rev. C. First came and instituted a revival, which resulted 
in much good to the church, so thej' were enabled to build a church. 
It was dedicated in June, 1871, and was erected at a cost of f3,800. 
The Rev. — — - Sealy had ministered to this charge at different times 
before Rev. First came. After the latter. Rev. J. B. Brown remained 
some time, and was followed by the present pastor. Rev. B, F. Colwell. 
The membership is now fifty-two, with a Sabbath-school of nearly seventy 
in regular attendance, the superintendent of which is T. L. Philips. 

The M. E. Cliurch. After many attempts and much trouble, this 
church has established itself upon a firm foundation. It is now in a good, 
prosperous condition, and growing well. The class here dates back sev- 
eral years prior to the advent of the village, but the church is of com- 
paratively recent date, and within a few years lias completed and now 
occupy a very commodious edifice. They number about fifty members, 
sustain a good Sabbath-school, and a regular succession of the ministry. 

OHIO. 

Prior to the completion of the In-anch of the C. B. & Q. R. R., run- 
ning through the northern portion of Bureau County, the land now 
covered by the village was the farm of Jacob Albrecht. In 1871, he 
laid off the land into village lots, and began tlieir sale. J. T. Walter 
and William Willson erected a building and opened a store. Two or 
three saloons were also built, having been completed the January pre- 
ceding the laying out of the to\vn. Mr. Walter and the Willson brothers 
built a much larger store soon after, which is still occupied. On tlie 
deeds given by Mr. Albrecht, the name of the village is tliat of the 
original owner, but that never came into common use, and a petition 



140 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

now before the judge will in all probability legalize the name now used. 
The post-office had been maintained here several yeiirs iiefore the town 
came into existence, under the name of the township ; hence the desira- 
bility of continuing it. The town has, in five years" time, increa.sed to 
a population of three hundred, and supports a very creditable ti'ade. 
There are four dry goods stores, two drug and grocery stores, one furni- 
ture store, two shoe shops, three blacksmiths, two wagon shops, one hotel, 
two hardware stores, one agricultural store, one lumber and coal jard, 
three saloons, one carpenter shop, one barber shop, one harness shoji, two 
milliners, two physicians, a good school, and three churches. 

Previous to 1871, the school was maintained at district No. 2. From 
there it was removed to the basement of the Methodist Church, where it 
was taught until the completion of the present school building. Tin.-} 
cost some #7,000, contains four rooms, three of which are occupied. The 
school numbers nearly one hundred and thirt}' pupils, requiring three 
teachers, under the charge of Supt. Z. S. Hills. 

As earl}^ as 1846, the members of tlie Christian Church had held 
meetings for devotional exercises, although no organization was effected 
until the 24th of Januar3', 1852. These meetings had been held at resi- 
dences and in the school-houses, principally in the south part of the 
township. The organization was effected in school-house No. 2, and 
twenty-six members united in forming this charge. Joseph and -John 
Ross were elected elders, and Andrew Ross and Rodolphus Childs, dea- 
cons. The congregation continued to meet in the school-house until the 
year 1854, when they erected the old church, costing nearly $1,800, and 
locating it on the farm of John Ross. Hei'e they remained till 1871, 
when the}^ built their present house of worship, at a cost of #5,000, and 
located it in the village of Ohio. At the opening of this church, in June, 
1872, there were twenty-five members to unite at the new place, some 
few remaining to worship in the old church. There are now 100 mem- 
bers, and a Sabbath-school nearly as large, under the supei'intendence of 
Geo. R. Ross. Elder Andrew Ross has ministered to these peojjlc from 
the commencement of their organization until the present time. 

The Catholics have the finest church edifice in the town. Before 
the year 1874 the members went to Amboj', Dixon, and Mendota, to 
attend service ; but that year, Father McDermitt, of Dixon, gathered 
them into one fold, and orgafiized the church. There were nearly one 
hundred members l)y this time in and about the village, who met at a 
school-house not far from town, until their church, wliicli cost #15,000, 
could be used. This was effected in September, 1874, and for one year 
they occupied the basement. The church was dedicated Nov. 14, 1875. 
The present priest. Father P. J. Gormley, has had charge more than a 
year. The membershij) is 125, the Sabbath-school numbering nearly 60. 
The windows of the church edifice were donated, the donors" names 
appearing in the glass. 

The Methodist Church, at Ohio Village, was organized in 1871, with 
twenty meml)ers. This same year the church was built, the pastor being 
Rev. W. H. Jordan. He was succeeded by the Revs. C. Gray, W. H. 
Robertson, T. Kelley, and H. S. Widney, the present incumbent of that 
office. 

The congregation is in connection with that at Limerick, constituting 
one charge, and has enjoj'ed good increase. 



HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 141 

TISKILWA, 

The second town in size in the county, contains about 1,600 inhabi- 
tants. On January 15, 1836, Windsor was founded by Dr. A. Lang- 
worth}', including that part of Tiskilwa lying in Arispie township. Its 
surveys embraced all of the old Indian village, cornfields and dance- 
ground. It was a big thing. Of all paper towns, it exceeded any that 
came into existence during the wild speculations of 1836. In March of 
this same year, a large addition was made to Windsor by J. W. Kinney, 
called West Windsor, which included that part of Tiskilwa lying in the 
township of Indiantown. This was also a large town on paper, its streets 
bearing the names of the Presidents. Its existence was short, as it was 
vacated September 17 of the same year. On its ruins the village of 
Indiantown sprung up. For four years the two towns were rivals, 
between which the best of feeling did not exist. They were "married " 
in 1840 and tlienceforward bore the name of Tiskilwa, which, inter- 
preted, means " Gem of the Valley." 

In 1856 the " new " town was incorporated, and the following coun- 
cil elected: Dr. William Kirkpatrick, Pres.; Hon. B. N. Stevens, Clerk ; 
William T. Swain, O. W. Battey, and James T. Cook, Trustees. The 
officers of 1876 are C. N. Stephens, Pres.; J. H. Welsh, Clerk ; Daniel 
Inhof, John Wytre, and C. C. Slygli. In 1845, a mill called Simmon's 
Mill was erected. This is still in operation. Along the banks of Big- 
Bureau Creeiv may be seen the ruins of many such structures, 
mementoes of da3's that are gone. 

The town enjoys a good trade. There are fourteen stores, nine sliops 
of all kinds, tliree saloons, one hotel, five phj^sicians, two elevators, one 
bank, a good graded school and four churches. 

THE PRESS. 

Mr. D. B. Sherwood, September 2, 1876, issued the first number of 
the Tiskilwa Register, a four-page paper. It is devoted mainly to home 
interests ; is a good advertising medium, and ranks second to none in the 
county. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

The pride of Tiskilwa is its graded school. The building is said by 
competent judges to be the finest for any town in the state the size of 
this, out of Chicago. It was built in 1867 at a cost of $35,000, and will 
seat nearly 300 pupils. The average attendance is now 172 ; the enroll- 
ment 202. The principal is R. E. Cutler, whose assistants are : Miss 
Jennie Butler, grammar department; Miss Bertha Welsh, intermediate ; 
Miss Emily Thompson, second primary, and Mrs. J. S. Hepperley, lirst 
primary. 

The pioneer school of Tiskilwa was taught in 1838, when the town 
was divided. It was held in a small frame building which stood on tlie 
lot now occupied by the hardware store of H. D. Gibbs & Co. Here 
Miss Abbie Emerson, (now Mrs. Lyford, of Galesburg,) sister of Judge 
Emerson, instructed the youth of the village. The ' liouse was often 
church, town hall, and a place for holding elections and railroad meet- 
ings. This school Avas started by the settlers taking shares, most of 



142 HISTOHY OF BUKEAK COUNTY. 

whieli were bought hy Amariali Watson, wlio, in after years, purchased 
all, and in 184o sold the liouse «ad lot to the school trustees for educa- 
tional purposes. A petition, unanimously signed, was presented to these 
trustees, asking for the erection of a union school-house between the 
Tiskilwa House and tlie Indiantown line. Tliis was granted, a union 
district formed, and the first brick school-house in Bureau County 
erected. It was completed and occupied in 1850. Mr. Alanson Benson, 
still a resident, was the first principal in the building. It remained in 
use until 1867, when it gave way for the present structure, and is now 
the Catholic Cliurch. 

The Secretary of the School Board, Mr. J. H. Welch, keeps the 
neatest and most correct record of any in the county. 

THE CHURCHES. 

The Baptist Church organized April 18, 1858, in the M. E. Churcli ; 
twenty-three persons enrolled themselves as members, and were consti- 
tuted a church by the Rev. F. B. Ives, who, for eleven years, was pastor 
of the congregation. He was followed by W. R. Weblj, D.D., who re- 
mained for three years, and was succeeded bj' Rev. C. F. Nicholson, who 
was pastor three months, when the present pastor. Rev. E. James, came. 
Of those received* at the organization, the following are now members 
here : B. F. and Mrs. L. Allen, Mrs. M. A. Owen, Mrs. Joel Colby, Mrs. 
J. M. Patt, E. A. Sawyer, W. W. Carpenter, Alex. Benson, J. E. and 
Mrs. J. Williams, A. W. Blake, Mrs. J. F. Blake, Isaac Tebow, Mrs. D. 
Reigle, and Mi-s. Sarah Tebow. The congregation occupied the M. E. 
Church a short time when they fitted up a hall, where the}' worshiped 
one year, and removed to the old Union School-house — now tlie Cath- 
olic Church — here they remained until the completion of their house of 
worship. It was dedicated in 1859, its cost being about •'i2,o00. The 
membership was then about seventy-five. The church was repaired in 
1867 at an additional expense of $3,000. The roll of members has 
doubled in numbers, with a Sabbath-school nearly as large, the superin- 
tendent of which is J. M. Gardner. 

The Catholic Church. This denomination have had a society here 
for some time. It is not able to maintain a pastor, and receives the min- 
istrations of priests from other churches. 

The Episcopal Church. In 181o Bishop Philander Chase visited 
this county. Near Princeton he found the family of Capt. Samuel Swift, 
whose wife was a communicant of that body. In the vicinity were Dr. 
J. Woodruff, Thomas Woodruff, and a few in the town of Arisjne, whom 
he gathered together and organized as a church under the name of 
"Christ's Churcli of Arispie." It was admitted into convention in 1848 
with thirty-six communicants. The same 3'ear he held a confirmation 
and admitted thirteen others. The Rev. Richard Radley made monthly 
visits to this charge, coming from Jubilee College. The next year Rev. 
Stephen R. Childs was appointed, and a lot was purchased, but owing to 
various causes no building was erected. An organization was effected 
at Providence, called Providence, prior to that of Tiskilwa, and was in 
connection with the latter and Princeton — when organized — one charge. 
In 1843 twenty acres and fifty dollars were offered Bishop Chase to build 
a church, but then tiie society was not able to give the necessarj' addi- 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 143 

tional means. During Rev. Childs' ministiy services were occasionally 
held at Princeton. In 1851 Rev. C. DeWoll'e came and preached until 
1853, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Geo. A. Porter, who remained 
until 1854. Tiskilwa Church was regularly admitted, under the name of 
" St. Jude's Church," November 25 of that year, while Rev. Porter was pas- 
tor. There were twelve communicants in Tiskilwa and twenty-four at 
Providence. In April, 1855, Rev. F. B. Nash was sent to these churches, 
and included within his pastorate these and the charge at Princeton. He 
remained until 1859, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Geo. C. Street, 
who became rector, and remained till 1862. These churches were with- 
out a pastor until December, 1863, when Rev. Nash was again installed, 
and preached at Tiskilwa and Providence regularly, and occasionall}' at 
Princeton. During his ministry, the church at this latter place became 
self-sustaining, and that at Providence was discontinued, being merged 
into Tiskilwa. As this latter was the most central place, a lot was pur- 
chased there in 1857, and a rectory erected at a cost of $1,000. Eight 
years after, a lot was bought for a church and work on that building 
commenced. It was completed the following year, and in 1870 was 
dedicated. The entire cost was f5,500. At this time the membership 
of the St. Jude's Church was only fifteen. Rev. Nash remained until 
1871, being succeeded the same year by the Rev. Philip McKim, who 
officiated until 1874. After him Rev. James Cornell was rector one year, 
and was followed by the present rector. Rev. R. N. Avery. The con- 
gregation is now in a good condition, being connected with the Church 
of the Redeemer at Princeton as one charge. 

SHEFFIELD. 

In 1852, the Sheffield Mining and Transportation Company was 
formed. This company purchased of John G. Reed one thousand acres 
of land, and laid out the town — naming it in honor of Hon. Joseph E. Shef- 
field of New Haven, Conn., one of the original owners. The principal men 
in this enterprise were Charles Atkinson, Henry Farnam, and Ebenezer 
Cook. Their purpose being to develoiJ the coal found in this locality, 
they erected the Sheffield Hotel, and sunk their main shaft in Mineral 
Township, about a half mile from the village. Their outlay in this enter- 
prise, for the land alone, was flO,000, but they have been abundantly 
repaid, as a superior quality of coal is mined here, and at a moderate 
depth. The shaft runs diagonally into the earth, and is now about thirty 
feet deep. The coal is hauled out by mules in small cars, and dumped 
in sheds, from which it is loaded on the cars. It is mainly used by the 
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, who carry the surplus west. 
Fifty men are employed, and nearly one hundred tons per day mined. 
The secretary of this compan}' is now Mr. A. W. Boyden. 

At the same time the hotel was erected, Mr. E. Smith built a store; 
the building is now used by B. M. Howard. The first secretary of the 
Mining Company was Mr. Alex. Ruthven, who filled that office until 
1850. ' In 1854, or 1855, the Railroad Company erected an elevator; Mr. 
A. G. Scott added another in 1860. Much of the prosperity of the town 
and coal interests — the latter having made the town — is due to Mr. H. C. 
Porter, successor of Mr. Alex. Ruthven, who remained until 1874 or 



144 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 

1875. He was a very enterprising man, and did more than any one 
individual to promote its growth. 

The first liouse erected in this locality was built of logs, hy Mr. J. 
G. Reed, and used for some time by him for a residence. His son, 
Fitzluigh, was the first child born in Sheffield. The Mining Company 
erected a frame building near the coal bank almost as early as Mr. Reed 
built his cabin. They hauled the lumber for its construction from Ciiicago, 
liJ6 miles distant. The village site, the highest point of land on this 
railroad in the county, was, prior to its occupation by the white man, 
well supplied with game. Mr. Reed could supply his table with excellent 
deer venison without going far from his door. But by tlie year 1858, 
a complete change had occurred. The village life was a reality ; two 
churches existed ; several hundred people lived here ; a good school was 
maintained, and a heavy trade in coal successfuU}' conducted. The town 
has been incorporated, and the present town officers are : W. F. Lawton, 
President; B. F. Dewey, Clerk; A. G. Scott, A. Marple, and .John 
Moran. H. P. Humphreys is Police Magistrate. Sheffield now contains 
over one thousand inhabitants, and has a good trade, supporting fourteen 
stores ; five or six shops, two hotels, two physicians, one bank, one graded 
school, and six churches. 

CHURCHES. 

The Catholic^ Church have held services here, from time to time, 
since the oommencement of the town. They had a membership of one 
hundred here and in the vicinity by the years 1861 or '62, when they 
were properly organized, and regular services were held from that time. 
At this same time they built their present church. The membership — 
all in the Catliolic family are counted — is now fully five hundred, many 
of whom live in the country. Previous to building their church, meet- 
ings were held in the public hall. The priest is Rev. H. O. Mc- 
Shane. In connection with this church is the " St. Patrick's Total Ab- 
stinence and Benevolent Society, No. 32." None but communicants are 
members. It was organized in May, 1869, and has now a large member- 
ship. The officers are Rev. H. O. McShane, President, and J. B. Moran, 
Corresponding Secretary. The meetings of this society are held every 
Sunday, immediately after service. 

Tlae Congregation alist Society was organized July 15, 1854, at the 
Sheffield House. The sermon on this occasion was preached by the Rev. 
L. H. Parker, Moderator of the Council. Nine persons were admitted to 
membership, viz : Cyrus W. and Mary R. Beach, Alexander and Almira 
Ruthven, Margaret Gillespie, Eliza D. Conran, Mary Eastabrook. Avery 
T. and Dorcas Farnham. The last two only of this number are now living 
in the bounds of this congregation. Rev. A. Lyman had, previous to the 
organization, been called by this church. He remained as pastor until 
1868, when he was succeeded by Rev. John Allen, who continued until 
1873. He was followed by Rev. W. I. Baker, who remained until 1876, 
when the present minister. Rev. G. W. Colman, was called. 

Their first meetings were held iij private houses, next in the railroad 
depot, where they continued one year, when the school-house being com- 
pleted, they occupied that till 1857, when they completed their church. 
The congregation now has seventj'-five members, and a Sabbath-school of 
one hundred scholars, of which A. W. Boyden is Superintendent. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 145 

The Free Methodist Church was organized in the Winter of 1866, in 
the house of Mrs. Ellen Scott. Amos and Mrs. Bailey, Jesse and Maria 
Cain, and Mrs. E. V. Scott constituted the membership. Thej- continued 
to worship at Mrs. Scott's a short time, then at the M. E. Church, in the 
public hall, and for several years they rented their present church edifice 
from a Mr. Smith, who held control of the building. In 1875, they were 
enabled to purchase this house (it had formerly been the school-lioiise). 
The membership then had increased but very little ; but in March, 1876, 
a revival was held, which resulted in increasing their number to nearly 
sixty, the present membership. The Sabbath-school numbers forty, under 
charge of John Hill. The Rev. J. E. Whiting, pastor. 

The Danish Lutheran Church was organized in 1869, at the school- 
house, about fifteen persons joining. The minister was Rev. C. L. Clauson. 
Meetings for religious exercises were held in the various churches in the 
village until 1872, when they purchased the old M. E. Church, and refit- 
ting it, now occupy it. They have about one hundred members, with a 
good Sunday-school. Services are held monthlj', being conducted in the 
Danish language. 

The M. E. Church has a membership of 115, under the ministry of 
Rev. A. Beeler. The Sabbath-school numbers 150 pupils. The church 
has been maintained here for many years, at first, as all others, as a 
class; then a regularly instituted society. It is now in a prosperous con- 
dition. 

The Unitarian Society. The first meetinas were held during the 
Summer of 1868 at Whipple Hall, by Rev. E. H. Danfourth. On" Feb- 
ruary 7th of tlie following year the church was organized with thirty-six 
members. Of these three have died, fourteen have removed, and one 
withdrawn. Twenty-three have since joined, making a membership at 
present of forty-one. Rev. E. H. Danfourth remained one year, and was 
succeeded by Rev. Zera Maskers, who remained three years. He was 
followed by Rev. Chester Covell, whose terra of pastorage is now three 
years and six months. 

The church was built during the years 1869 and '70, and on Novem- 
ber 16, 1870, was dedicated. The entire cost was $6,500. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

In a little building now occupied by Gunkle & Son, as a lime store- 
house, the first village" school was taught. The teacher was Miss Jennie 
Beach, whose attendance of scholars was rather meager. Thereafter 
private schools were held, the principal one being conducted in what was 
afterwards called " Whipple's Hall." A Mr. Cooper was Principal here. 
In 1855 the first building for school purposes was- erected. It is now the 
Free Methodist Church. In this structure C. A. Davis, A. L. Stearne, 

Chapman, and A. W. Hempleman taught. Some of their pupils are 

now the prominent business men of town. During the term of service of 
one of these gentlemen, the Board of Education purchased a small build- 
ing, now the residence of Mrs. Bowmaster, for a primary department. 
It was occupied as such during the Winter of 1864-'65. Tiie latter year 
the schools were first thoroughly graded by the present Principal, J. A. 
Mercer, who has had chargesince, except during the years 1869, '70, and 



146 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUXTY. 

"71. The l)uilding now contains five rooms. The attendance is 225, the 
enrollineTit being 270. Six graduating classes for the years 1867, '69, 
'70, "74, "7."), and "76, have gone from this school into active busy life. 

BUDA. 

Before the completion of the railroad through this village, a post- 
oflSce, known as French Grove, had been maintained for some time. 
James S. Zink owned tlie greater portion of tlie hind comiirising the vil- 
lage site, and in 1854 laid out the town. At the same time. Judge 
Emerson platted an addition, including the lot occupied by his residence. 
W. H. Bloom ei'ected a store about the same time, and the railroad com- 
pany constructed their depot buildings. In the Spring of 1855, Dr. 
Holten, the first physician, located. Judge Emerson, who was the 
pioneer store-keeper in this locality, hired blacksmiths to work in a sliop 
owned by him. A shoe-maker, named Peter J. Westervelt, and a wagon- 
maker, named Louis Stety, also located. In 1869, the flouring mill was 
built. It has a capacity of one hundred barrels per daj'. The owners, 
J. B. Stewart & Co., carry on an extensive business in grain. This same 
year, the branch railwa}', known as the Buda and Rushville Railroad, was 
completed, running between these points. One year afterwards, the 
Buda Manufacturing Company was organized. The prime movers in 
this enterprise were Capt. Ford and .1. B. Stewart. Stock to the amount 
of $40,000 was taken, and the manufacture of reapers and mowers at 
once commenced. This was abandoned to a great extent in 187o, and 
the making of the " Tongueless" Walking Cultivator was begun. The 
sales will aggregate from -"^25,000 to $40,000 annually. The secretary of 
the company is A. H. Gunn. Buda — named in honor of Kossuth's town 
in Hungary — -has grown in twenty-two years of its existence to a place 
of nine hundred inhabitants, enjoys a good trade, supporting fifteen 
stores, eiglit shops, two hotels, two banks,' two elevators, one lumber 
yard, and 7io saloons. Within its limits is a good graded school, and five 
churches. 

^ SCHOOLS. 

In 1855, school was held in a house now owned as a residence by 
Franklin Foster. The teacher was Jacob Miller, present County Super- 
intendent, who had an attendance of over fifty pupils. Here education 
was maintained for the youth of Buda some four or five years, when the 
present fine structure was erected. It will accommodate two hundred and 
fifty pupils. The attendance is now one hundred and eighty-four. Mr. 
J. N. Wilkinson is Superintendent, having four assistants. 

CHURCHES. 

Union Church. Meetings were held by the persons forming this 
Church for two or three years previous to the organization in March, 
1858. This was effected at the house of Joseph Foster, at the time when 
his house was not fully completed. The present pastor. Elder Covell, 
preached on this occasion, and has remained with them during all these 
years. Moses Stephens and wife, Daniel Loverin, Moses Loverin and 
wife, Joseph B. Webb and wife, and some twenty-five others, united at this 



I 




Hon. CHARLES BALDWIN. 

Attorney at Law, 

Mennber of 30th General Assennbly. 



HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 149 

time. Services were held in the school-house until their church was 
erected. Its dedication took place in December following the organ- 
ization. The congregation has giown to a membership oi^ nearly two 
hundred. It holds no ecclesiastical relation with an}"- sect. The Sabbath- 
school numbers about eight}^ scholars, the superintendent of which is Dr. 
J. Richards. 

The Congregationalist Church was organized October 17, 1856, at 
the house of Joseph Foster, with the following members: Franklin Foster, 
Joseph Foster, William F. and Mrs. M. F. Randall, and Mrs. Harriet Foster. 

The Rev. F. Bascom preached the sermon at this time. Ser- 
vices were held after this until the year 1862, in the school-house. This 
latter date the church was erected at a cost of $1,700. The congre- 
gation has now a membership of fiftj--two, and a Sabbath-school averag- 
ing nearly sevent}' scholars. This charge is connected with the Sheffield 
Church — the Rev. T. W. Colman being the pastor. 

The Baptist Church. By the year 1856, nearly forty persons profess- 
ing this faith had settled in and around Bnda. This year the Rev. Wil- 
liam McDermond, the present pastor, gathered tliem together, and organ- 
ized a church in the old school-house. The same year they built their 
present church edifice. It cost $8,000, and has a capacity of two hun- 
dred. Some of the early members were William H. and Mary Patterson, 
J. W. and Mrs. Lewis, Thomas and Mrs. McMurrj^ and William and Mrs. 
Crisman. The membership is now neaidjr seventy, the Sabbath-school 
some larger, under the superintendence of B. F. Waite. 

The M. E. Church was organized in the yea,Y 1851, at the school-house. 
Among its early members were Joseph Green, class-leader; John Mason 
and wife, Thomas and Mrs. Stinson, Samuel and Mrs. Zink, George Kri- 
ger and wife, Elizabeth Stinson, Catharine Zink, and Emeline Herbert. 
The first meetings were held in the school-house. The church was com- 
pleted and dedicated March 2, 1865. The cost, including the lot, was 
about $4,000. For several 3'ears the growth of the congregation was 
ver}' rapid. Of late years, however, through deaths, removals, and other 
causes, it has remained at the same point in regard to numbers. The 
present membei'ship is ninety-five. 

The following have been the pastors for this charge : Rev. William 
Smith, one year; Rev. C. M. Wright, one year; Rev. James Linthicum, 
two years ; Rev. Raphael Kinney, two years ; Rev. William Leber, two 

years ; Rev. Elliott, six months ; Rev. A. A. Matthews, two 3'ears and 

six months ; Rev. D. M. Hill, two years ; Rev. J. E. Rutledge, one 3'ear 
and six months; Rev. M. V. B. White, two 3fears and six months; Rev. 
H. Tiffan3', one 3'ear ; Rev. J. J. Fleharty, two 3'ears ; Rev. A. Fisher, 
one year ; and Rev. B. E. Kaufman, one 3'ear. The present pastor, Rev. 
White, is serving his second term. The Church supports a Sabbath- 
school, the superintendent of which is J. J. Westervell. 

The Winebrennarian Church, or Church of God. This denomina- 
tion was started at Harrisburgh, Pa., in 1830, by the followers of John 
Winebrenner, formerly a German Reformed minister. They are Evan- 
gelical in belief, practice immersion, and believe in the literal washing of 
the feet. They have several newspapers and colleges, and, in 1873, had 
30,000 members, 460 churches, and 410 ministers. The Church of God 
in Buda was first organized eight or ten years ago. The leading original 



150 HISTOKY OF BTXREAF COUNTY. 

members were : Geo. Thomas and wife, David Diltz, Sr., and wife, and 
David Diltz, Jr., and wife. The first pastor was Elder Geo. VV. Thomp- 
son, then J. M. Cassel, and latter!)' Elder J. E. Boyer. When sent on 
the field two 3-ears ago, the church had no place to worship in, and they 
set about the erection of a house. They succeeded in getting a lot oppo- 
site the hotels for four hundred dollars, on which we erected a well 
finished house, the entire cost of which was about three thousand dollars. 
The house was dedicated December 12, 1875, by Elder A. X. Shoemaker, 
of Chicago, 111. They then re-organized the church, which now consists of 
sixteen members. Geo. Thomas and Mark Anderson are ruling Elders, 
and John Berkstresser, deacon of the society. The congregations are 
usually large. The Sunday-school is a Mission-school under the Superin- 
tendence of Mr. Peter Longenecker. 

NEPONSET 

Is in the southwest part of the county, and contains about nine hundred 
inhabitants. Prior to the completion of the railway at this place, a post- 
office was maintained at the Grove, north of the village. At that time 
this portion of Bureau county was an unbroken prairie. Mr. M. H. Lee, 
wlio, for eighteen years was station agent, built the first house on the 
village- ground. The depot building was completed June 16, 1855, and 
on the same day, the proprietors of the town, Caleb J. and Henry G. 
Little and Clark M. Carr, filed the plat of Nepouset for record. The 
Railroad Company at first thought to name the station Leeponset, as a 
compliment to the agent. But Mr. Lee suggested Neponset, the name 
of a place in Massachusetts, which was accepted. 

Joseph Lj'ford and Joseph Howard built stores, and Benj. Drew a 
hotel. In the Spring of 1855 the Railroad Company built the Elevator, 
and the grain trade commenced. The town now supports fourteen 
stores, two banks, two hotels, two elevators, eleven shops of various 
kinds, several stock dealers, one lumber yard, two secret societies, two 
physicians, four churches, and one graded school. 

The farmers in this vicinity are mostly of English descent, and raise 
the finest stock in the West. The horses are among the finest specimens 
imported from France. More pork is raised and sold from this township 
than from any other six miles square in the United States, and has a 
world-wide reputation for its quality. One man shipped one cargo of 
one hundred head, averaging over six hundred pounds each. 

CHUKCHES. 

In 1841, the M. E. Church organized a class a few miles north of the 
present village. The members were John Norton, leader, Sarah, his wife, 
Mary Norton, George Nortdn, Mary Hall — now Mrs. Hasard — and two 
or three others. The meetings were held in this locality for about four 
years, when they were changed to Mr. Geo. Norton's house, then a log 
cabin, one half mile southwest of the town, a more central location. Here 
they remained \intil the year 1855, when a church was built on the plat 
of Neponset. The house is now the parsonage. It was used as a church 
until 1864, when the present house of worship was erected. 



HISTOKY OF BUBEAU COUNTY. 151 

The congregation has grown from a small membership to near one 
hundred and fifteen, with a Sabbath-school of one hundred and fifty. 
The superintendent is Joseph Bates. The pastor of the church is Rev. 
J. J. Fleharty. 

The Congregationalist Church was organized as earlj' as 1851 or '52, 
at a place in the south part of the township, called Kentville, since ex- 
tinct. Soon after Neponset was laid out, the congregation removed their 
place of preaching to that locality, where they worshiped in the school- 
house until 1863, when they erected their present church-building. The 
congregation numbers about sixty members, and a Sabbath-school of near 
eighty pupils. 

The presiding minister at the organization was Rev. Lucius Parker, 
who was pastor for some time here and at Buda. Rev. C. M. Burns, S. G. 
Wright, Samuel Ordway, and G. W. Colman have had, at different times, 
charge. Some of the early members of this congregation were H. G. 
Wright and wife, C. P. Blake and wife, I. B. Blake, Oren Hasard, Mrs. 
M. A. Blanchard, Chas. D. Wright and wife, and Miss Rebecca Goodrich. 
At present the congregation is without a pastor. 

The Baptist Church was organized March 26, 1864. For several 
years previous this denomination had held meetings in this locality ; but 
not until this time was a church established, when the following persons 
signed the articles of faith and were admitted as members in full com- 
munion : C. A. Hewett, J. S. Pashle)', J. B. Weed, Levi Lewis, Benj. 
Bogart, Martha Hewett, A. A. Pashley, Sarah Weed, Julia Shoop, Har- 
riett Barrett, S. P. Russell, R. M. Russell, and Hester Bogart. Meetings 
were held in the Congregationalist church, usually, until 1870, when the 
present brick church was finished, costing 16,000, the finest building in 
town. It will seat -300 persons, has a membership of eighty, and a 
Sabbath-school of near the same number. The superintendent is J. Rus- 
sell. The pastors of this Church have been Rev. C. A. Hewett, from 
organization until 1868 ; from that time Rev. E. L. Moore, until 1872. 
From June, 1873, to June, 1875, the Rev. C. P. Bestor had charge, and 
in November following the Rev. B. F. Colwell came, who remained one 
year. The congregation is now without a settled minister. 

In 1868 the Second Advent Church was established, with near thirty 
members. J. S. Heath, Samuel Bectel, Stephen Carpenter, Mr. Guile 
and Mr. Turner were chosen trustees. Services were held in the old 
school-house, and in Mr. Norton's granary, which they had I'epaired and 
seated. In tlie latter they remained three months, when their present 
house of worship vvas built. Elder Heath has been with the congrega- 
tion, as pastor, since its origin. 

THE SCHOOLS. 

The following account was furnished by Miss Emma J. Moore, a 
pupil in the high school : 

" The first school, in 1855 and '56, was taught by Julia A. Bigelow, 
in a house owned by William Bryan. In the Summer she taught where 
WilHam McFarland now resides. In 1857 Carrie Van Court taught in 
what is now Geo. Robinson's kitchen. In 1858 the first school-house 
was built, Miss Van Court remaining teacher. In 1861 this building was 
sold and removed, and a new one erected, containing two rooms and two 



152 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

recitation rooms. C. L. Dunham and Ellen BuslTsvell were employed as 
teacher.s. In 1867' an addition was made and Prof. Kiiapp l)ecame princi- 
pal. This liouse was burned April 14, 1870, on which an insuiance of 
113,000 was collected. Following this, a brick building, valued at $14,000, 
was erected. At present there are 210 scholars and four teachers, under 
the superiutend<iucy of Joseph Bates." 

ARLINGTON, 

Wliich received its name from Mr. James Waugh, the first post-master, is 
in the eastern part of the county, and was laid out in 1853 by Michael 
Kennedy. The same j^ear Peter Cassadey laid off an addition joining the 
original plat on the southwest. In 1854 Mr. Gibson put his addition — 
the northeast portion — on the market, and shortly after, Mr. Walls, a 
second, on the southeast. 

The first building erected was a dwelling built on Mr. Wall's addi- 
tion, followed shortly by a hotel. 

J. C. Gibson erected a store about the 3^ear 1854. The structure is 
now occupied as a dwelling-house. The same year Nathan Lincoln built 
a store which stood near the present post-ofSce. It was burned in 1867 
or '68. The growth of the town was, during its early existence, good. 
S. C. Gray built the brick store still used by him ; in 1855 the first 
elevator was constructed, and the following year a lumber-j\ard was 
operated quite successfully by Richard Bye. John C. Gibson built a 
small warehouse just west of the railway elevator; other commodities 
of all kinds being added from time to time. The town and immediate 
country support now three dry goods stores, two hardware stores, one 
grocer}^ and drug store, a good number of shops of various kinds, two 
hotels, two physicians, a good school, and tiiree churches. The popula- 
tion is about 500. 

In 1856 a school was taught in a small frame building, now a part of 
the dwelling of 0. M. Olmstead. The teacher was Miss Caroline Mor- 
ton, now Mrs. Bush, living in New York. School was held in that build- 
ing until the year 18G8, when the present two-story frame edifice was 
erected. It contains four rooms, and will accommodate over two hundred 
pupils. Three of the rooms are now occupied. The average attendance 
is near eighty, under the superintendency of Prof. William Robinson. 

• Tiie earliest church organization in Ailington was that of the 
Methoist Episcopal denomination. In 1856 Rev. U. P. Golliday preach- 
ed to a small class here. The mission was part of a circuit, including 
Arlington, Maiden, Dover, Lamoille, Sublett and North Prairie. Meet- 
ings were held at A-arious houses and in the school-house until 1859, when 
the present church edifice was constructed. Rev. Golliday was followed 
by Rev. A. S. W. McCausland and P. Lott, who served these charges 
during the years 1858 and 9. During the next two years Rev. W. M. 
Foreman had charge, and Maiden, Dover, Sublett and North Prairie were 
made a separate circuit. In 1860 and '61, Rev. T. C. Young preached at 
Arlington and Lamoille, Dover and Maiden being again added to his 
circuit. 

In 1861-2 and 3, Rev. Lepter Roberts was pastor, when Dover and 
Maiden were once more stricken off to another cii'cuit, and from that 



HISTOKY OF BTJEEAU COTJNTY. 153 

time until now Arlington and Lamoille have constitnted one charge. 
Rev. T. S. Pomerov was pastor during 1864-5 : Rev. E. Smith, in 186G ; 
Rev. William E. Haiglit during 1867-8 and 9 ; Rev. J. S. David, 1870-1 
and 2; Rev. William A. Cross, 1873 and '74, when the present pastor. 
Rev. R. Congdon, took charge. The membership is now — including 
Lamoille — ninety-three ; the Sabbath-school has an attendance of near 
fift}^ scholars. The superintendent is Mr. R. B. George. 

The Presb3'terian Church was organized February 21, 1859, with 
twenty members. The elders elected at that time were William Morrison 
and J. S. Carrick. 

Divine service was held at lirst in the old school-house, afterwards 
in Josejjh Vanlan's carpenter shop, until the Fall or Winter following 
(1859 or '60), when the}' erected their present house of worship, at a cost 
of $4,000. 

Fur six or eight je&vs the congregation grew, after which man}' of the 
members moved to other localities and the remainder were not able to 
keep up the necessary expense. The congregation is now without 
regular services, the organization being discontinued in 1869. 

WYANET 

Was laid out in April, 1856, by Henry King, owner of the land. The 
first house was erected by William Moffatt ; it is now used by J. Peterson 
as a furniture store. Not long after, F. Crittendon built a stoi-e and 
dwelling combined, which is now the residence of A Hugo. John Stubbs 
erected a blacksmith shop, and was the first disciple of Vulcan here. 
About 1858, the Wyanet House was built by F. Crittendon. The town 
contains nearly one thousand inhabitants, its corporation being one and 
one-half mile square.' There are ten stores, two elevators, one lumber 
and one coal yard, two saloons, eight shops, two physicians, one school 
and three churches. The trade is principally grain, although large 
numbers of cattle and hogs are annually shipped from, this station ; a good 
quality of coal is obtained about three miles west. The first R.R. station 
was an old box-car. In 1855, the warehouse was erected, and two years 
later the present depot-building. Mr. William Moffatt, in 1854, shipped 
the first car of grain from Wyanet. The village was incorporated in 
1857. The present town officers are: Andrew Sapp, President; F. A. 
Robinson, Clerk ; L. F. Houghton, Andrew Wolf, and Isaac Dysiuger, 
Trustees. George Douo-lass, is Police Magistrate. 



As early as 1854, school was taught in a small house in the western 
part of the village. It was used until the completion of the present 
school-house, a fine two-story building, in 1867. It will accommodate 
tliree hundred pupils aside from the hall; contains four rooms, three of 
which are now used. The principal is Prof. Dean. 

CHURCHES. 

The Congregational Society was established here September 27, 
1866. There were twenty-four persons lulniitted to membership then, 
nine of whom are now communicants in this church. They are E. S. 



154 HISTORY OF BUKKAU COUNTY. 

and Mrs. H. M. Phelps; James R. and Mrs. A. C. Plielps, A. and Mrs. 
A. Hunter, Mrs. Elizabetli Sparks, Mrs. Sarah J. Sparks, and J. O. 
Craig. Shortly after the organization in the M. E. Church, they removed 
to the basement of the school-house, where divine worship was held 
nntil the 3'ear 1868, when, on June 14, their church was dedicated. 
At that date there were thirty-three menil)ers. Tliis churcli cost ^15,800, 
and is still used by them. The membership is now about the same as 
in 1868. Sixty-seven have been received at this communion table. The 
pastors have been : Rev. Lucius H. Parker, from organization till Felji-uary, 
1867; Rev. Ephraim H. Baker, from Feliruary, lb68, to December, 1870; 

Rev Samuel F. Stratton, from January, 1871, until ; Rev. N. Baldwin, 

from June, 1873, to Juh', 1875; Rev. A. Doremus, from December, 1875, 
to March, 1876. The present pastor, Rev. Henry Wilson, took charge in 
April. 1876. Until that time this congregation had been a separate charge. 
It was then united with the church at Providence, Mr. Wilson supplying 
both places. 

The Swedish Lutheran Church was organized in the M. E. Church, 
February 12, 1875, with about ninety members, the Rev. G. Wikstrant, 
pastor of the church at Princeton. f)residing'. Meetings for divine service 
were held in the other churches until July, 1875, when their own house 
of worship was enclosed, and services have since been held there. It 
will cost, when completed, about $2,500. Services are conducted in the 
Swedish language. The number of members is the same as when 
organized. I'he Sabbath-school, under the superintendency of B. S. 
Streedain, numbers about twentj'-five. 

The M. E. Church. As early as 1838, a small organization was 
effected, who worshiped in a small house about two miles northeast of 
the village site. As time passed on, and the county began to fill with 
])eople, organizations were made in other localities mor§ convenient to 
the resident members. The class grew smaller, and the house becoming 
old and weather-worn, the remainder removed their places of divine 
worship to the old school-house in the village. Several attempts to ei'ect 
a suitable edifice in which to hold service were made, but not until 
1860 was this accomplished. It was aided much hy Mr. Solomon Sapp, 
one of the early members. At that time, the membership numbered 
twenty, which has very materially increased. The pastor at present is 
the Rev. Yates. 

DOVER, 

Two miles northwest of Maiden, is one of the oldest towns in the county. 
It was laid out in July, 1837, by Eli Lapsley. The original name was 
Livingston ; but, in order to secure a post-ofQce, was changed. The 
following year, Isaac Delnow and Theodore Nichols erected a small build- 
ing, and, filling its shelves with goods, opened the pioneer store of the 
village. Orange Madison, a blacksmith, came soon after and started a 
shop. Mr. Nichols afterwards retired from the mercantile trade, and is 
now an extensive farmer. Other enterprises were added to the village, 
and its existence soon became a reality. In 1856, a seminary was built by 
the contributions of the citizens. For many j^ears it was the chief attrac- 
tion, and was the means of building up and promoting the prosperity of 
the town. When the graded schools became common, much of ■ its 



HISTOKY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 155 

support ceased, and for a few years past it has been discontinued. In 1876. 
another story was added for a town hall, and the present principal, Prof, 
W. J. Cook, assumed control of the school. He is a graduate of the National 
Normal School of Lebanon, Ohio, and expects to make his school one of 
the permanent institutions of Bureau County. He has' established it as 
a Normal and Business Institution, to meet the wants of that numerous 
class of young men and women whose time and means are limited, and 
who desire the most thoroughly practical education possible in a course 
of from two to four years. Book-keeping and Commercial Law are 
also taught ; and diplomas given at the completion of either course, 
students entering at any time. Prof. Cook, whose portrait is given, has 
called to his aid an ample corps of competent assistants. 

For beauty of location, Dover has no superior in the county. Had 
the railroad passed through, instead of south of it, it would have been 
the second town in the county. The greater part of the local trade goes 
to Maiden, but Dover sustains three dry goods stores, several shops, one 
drug store, one physician, a district school, and three churches. 



Aside from the seminary the town has always sustained a commend- 
able school. Mrs. Abigail Nichols taught in the first building erected for 
that purpose, which stood on the lot near the location of Mr. Steele's 
store. This small structure was used until the completion of the present 
more commodious and comfortable house, in which school has been 
regularly maintained since. The teacher is Miss Emma Harford. 

CHURCHES. 

The Baptist Church was organized April 28, 1841, at the school- 
house. The original members were John Durham, Silvester Brigham, 
George Puffer, Mary Bass, and Lucy Brigham. Elder Headley, from 
Lamoille (then called Greenfield), presided. Until 1847, they worshiped 
in the school-house, when they erected their church, and in the year 
following finished it, having used it one year while in an unfinished state. 
The first pastor was Elder Solomon Morton, who was succeeded by Elder 
G. W. Benton" in 1850. His pastorate lasted four years, and was followed 
by that of Elder Thomas Reese. The next was Rev. F. B. Ives, who 
remained till 1858, was re-called in 1859, and resigned in April, 1860. 
Rev. L. L. Lansing was the next. He resigned in April, 1865. Rev. J. 
C. Berkholder followed, and preached until 1870, when Rev. J. B. Brown 
succeeded him. He was followed by supplies till 1875, when the present 
pastor, Elder D. S. Donegan, was called. He has also charge of the 
Baptist Church in the lower part of Westfield Township, whose history is 
similar to that of the Dovei' Church, for many years both being under the 
care of and supporting one pastor. The membership of each is nearly 
seventy. Their Sabbath-schools, separately, number about forty pupils. 

The M. E. Church was constituted at the house of Dabney Ellis, in 
18-34, with six members, viz: Dabney Ellis and wife, Peter Ellis and 
wife, and Joseph Brigham and wife ; of these one, Mrs. D. Ellis, ninety- 
eight years old, is now living. For seven years meetings were held in 
private houses, when, in 1841, they erected a frame church. This was 



150 HISTORY OF BUKEAU COUNTY. 

superseded in 1857 by their present brick church. The first minister 
was Rev. Stephen R. Bews. His successors were Revs. Lindshiy, Smith, 
Lemon, and Zaddock HalL It, in connection with the church at Maiden, 
constitute one charge. The church was improved greatly in 1874, about 
one thousand dollars being spent in refitting and repairing it. The con- 
gregation is self-sustaining, and from a small beginning, forty-six years 
ago, has increased greatly, truly verifying the time-honored adage. 

The Congregational Ciiurch was organized March 24, 1838. Rev. 
Lucien Farnham, then of Princeton, was' present, and presided at the 
organization. 

Nine persons constituted the original members, who had taken letters 
from the church at Princeton, for the purpose of forming this church. 
Their names were as fol'ows: Eli O. Thorp, Lydia Thorp, Lyman 
Stowell, Amanda Stowell, Sylvester Brigham, Edza Brigham, Joseph H. 
Brigham, Wealthy Poole. Oramel A. Smith. 

The first resident minister of the church was Rev. Asa Donaldson, 
who commenced his labors among them the year after their organization. 
From that time their pulpit has been supplied as follows : Rev. Asa 
Donaldson, from 1839 to 1846 ; Rev. Ami Nichols, from 1846 to 1849; 
Rev. Allen Clark, one year, to 1850; Rev. E. G. Smith, from 1850 to 
1857; Rev. F. Bascom,'from April, 1857 to March, 1864; Rev. S. G. 
Wright, from 1864 to 1866; Rev. O. F. Curtis, from 1867 to 1874, when 
the present pastor, Rev. W. T. Blenkarn, was installed. The deacons 
were : S3'lvester Brigham, elected in 1838 ; Isaac Delano, in 1840 ; R. A. 
Leeper, same year; Geo. Wells, 1845; Ashael Wood, 1848 ; and T. W. 
Nichols, in 1853. The whole number of members received has been nearly 
three hundred. For more than ten years the society worshiped in a 
school-house, and were much incommoded for room. Their present 
house of worship was completed in 1850, and dedicated on the seventh 
day of November of that year. 

During the years of 1841, 1851, and 1858, they enjoyed great seasons 
of revival, which added many to their number. There are at present 
one hundred and twenty-six members, and one hundred and seventeen 
Sabbath-school scholars. 

MALDEN 

Is about six miles northeast of Princeton. It was laid out in the year 
1855 by B. L. Smith. His plat comprised more especially the jDortion 
south of the railway tracks : that on the north being the plat of Enos 
Smith and W. C. Stacy, who purchased B. L. Smith's interest. The vil- 
lage was then called Wiona, but the name was shortly changed to secure 
a post-office. Joseph Bill erected the first store in the town. The build- 
ing is now used as a residence. The railway company built the elevator 
in 1854-5, which has led to the shipment of large quantities of grain from 
this point. Prior to the advent of the railroad, all trade in the immedi- 
ate vicinity of Maiden went to the village of Dover. This was, however, 
changed, and, at first, it ajjpeared as though this would be the station for 
the latter place. Yet a town soon appeared. Other stores were built, 
shops of various kinds were built, school and church privileges were added, 
and the vilhige soon became a reality. 

After an existence of tweuty-one years, Maiden contains two gen- 



HISTORY OP BUEEAU COUNTY. 157 

eral stores, one grocery, one hardware store, one drug store, one harness 
shop, two bhxcksmiths, one wagon maker, a barber sliop, one lumber yard, 
the elevator, one physician, a good village school aud churches. 
The population is nearly two hundred. 



was started early in the life of the village. A small house was built for 
that ])urpose in the eastern part of town, and instruction regularly sus- 
tained until the room becoming too small for the increase in school 
population, the present school-building was constructed. It provides 
accommodation for about one hundred pupils, and is M'ell filled under the 
principalship of D. B. Bailey. 

The oldest church in Maiden is that of the Congregationalist Society. 
It was organized March 3, 1857. A meeting had been held at the house 
of George I. Porter December 15, 1856, "to consider the expediency of 
an effort to establish divine service on the Sabbath."' This meeting was 
attended by the following persons : Albert Ross, Henry D. Steele, 
Pascall P. Turner, Orasmus C. Belden, Edward N. Page, and George I. 
Porter. The result was the organization of the congregation at the time 
mentioned, when twenty-seven persons united to form this charge, and 
services were held for the first time ; the place of meeting being the 
basement of Mr. Benj. Smith's new warehouse. The sermon was 
preached by Edward Beecher, D.D., of Galesburg. In 1857 Rev. Owen 
Lovejny ministered to this church. The congregation numbers 100 
members under the pastorage of Rev. W. F. Howie. The Sunday-school 
has a large attendance. 

The M. E. Cliurcli was organized here in the Summer of 1856, by 
the pastor. Rev. Forrest. Six persons united. Until the Summer of ISGi' 
they met for divine worship in the school-house. This j'ear they built 
their present house of worship, 34 by 40 feet, with a corner tower. This 
structure cost about !^6,000. The congregation has continued to increase 
in numbers, and since its origin has never been without a pastor, and at 
present is connected with the charge at Dover, both being under the 
ministry of Rev. A. Cross. 

MINERAL. 

Mr. William Riley, who owned the land now occupied by this 
village, surveyed the plat in the year 1857. To this, two additions of 
ten acres each, have been made. Mr. Riley the same year erected a small 
building, and opened a store. A building for similar purposes was also 
constructed by a Mr. Lenhart, and at the same time Calvin Cooper built a 
dwelling. Houses were erected by William Smith, John Reynolds and 
others. 

For some reason, about the year 1859, the village declined. But 
little trade could be induced to come here, and for four or five years no 
store was maintained. Edward Hodley and West Meks erected black- 
smith shops; Gleason and Cooper, a shoemaker shop ; and two or three 
carpenters, comprised the tradespeople of Mineral. 

In 1865 the outlook became better. A store was started by the 
Philips Brothers, which, in 1868, was purchased by Emmerson, Burnett 



15S HISTOKY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

& Co., who remained one year, and sold to M. G. Brainard and Brother, 
who remained till 1874, and sold to VV. M. Crandall, who is still in 
business. 

Conibear & Son commenced business iu 1866, by keeping a general 
store. In 1872 they added the lumber trade, which is now controlled by 
Abbott and Scott. The village is supplied with one lilacksmith, four 
carpenters, two general stores, one wagon-sliop, one shoemaker, and one 
hotel. No liquor has been sold in the town for five years. The elevator 
was built in 1868. The trade of the town consists in supplying the farm- 
ing communit}' immediately surrounding it, and in shipping their farm 
products. Coal is obtained in many places near the village, much of it 
being shipped to Iowa. 

School was held in William Riley's house at first, there being about 
fifteen pupils to attend. A small frame building was constructed in 
1857, and school held therein until 1869, when the present structure was 
completed, costing f 3,600, and capable of accommodating two hundred 
scholars. But two rooms are occupied, the attendance being about 
ninety. The superintendent is R. H. Holroj'd. 

The Free Will Baptist Church was organized in the school-house iu 
1868. The following pei-sons composed the organization-: Thomas and 
Ann Conibear, Joseph and Minerva Johnson, Robert and Manda Price, 
James De Maranville, and Mrs. C. Oehler. Rev. William Bonar preached 
the organization sermon, and continued pastor until 1870. That year 
they purchased the school-house, and refitting it, made a very comfortable 
church. Rev. A. F. Taylor was pastor in 1871, Rev. S. J. Mendell 1872, 
and Rev. E. E. Tibbott, 1873 and '74. The congregation are now without 
a minister. They report forty members, with a Sabbath-school of one 
hundred scholars. 

On section 22, in this township, stands the United Brethren Church. 
It was built for a Union Church in 1870, but the attempt being a failure, 
it stood uncompleted four years, when it was given to this body. This 
congregation is very small at present, but five or six members belonging 
to it. 

DE PUE, 

Originally called Trenton. In the Summer of 188.5 John Hall built a 
large warehouse, and steamboats commenced running on the small lake 
on which the village is situated. From there they would go to the Illi- 
nois river and down to St. Louis. The j^ear following a company was 
formed and purchased a tract of land of John Clark, and erecting two 
large warehouses, commenced heavy operations in stock and grain. 

For many yeai's a brisk trade was carried on here, many farmers from 
all parts of the country bringing their produce to this place. In 1842 
Benj. Newell purchased the property, and in April, 1853, laid out the 
village. The post-office was then Selby, but the majority of the letters 
and packages sent were directed to Trenton, and would be carried to a 
town and post-office of that name near the Mississippi River. Much 
vexatious delay would thereby be occasioned, goods often being detained 
a week or more before reaching their true destination. This led to a 
petition asking to change the name of the town and post-office to that of 
the lake. This was granted, and took effect some ten or twelve years 



HISTOEY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 169 

Trade continued good here until 1860 or '61. Railroads began to 
ramify the country in all directions, and to carry produce almost as 
cheapl}' as the river, and with much more dispatch. Coal was not then 
mined near De Pue, and had to be transported from Peru. Other causes 
combined with these aided the decline in trade here, and at the time 
mentioned it had ceased, save from the immediate vicinity. 

Tlie village contains about +hree hundred people, manj^ of whom 
engage in fishing on the lake in the Summer, and in packing ice during 
tlie Winter. There is one store, two saloons, five shops of all kinds, one 
elevator, one hotel, one lumber-yard, and a graded school. The trade of 
tlie town mainly consists in grain, lumber and ice. 

De Pue lake is a most beautiful slieet of clear water, some three 
miles long, and averaging one half-mile in width. The ice is remark- 
ably clear, and commands a ready sale throughout the Southern cities 
wherever it is shipped. 

During the Summer months many happy parties of excursionists find 
amusement on its waters. 

It is supposed this sheet of water was discovered by the early French 
missionaries, and by tliem given its name. 

Early in the life of the village, school was held in an old house of the 
most primitive pattern, built for that purpose. It was re-fitted and re- 
paired from time to time, and, used until 1874, when it was replaced by 
the present brick structure, containing two rooms capable of accommo- 
dating one liundred pupils. Ninety-five are now in attendance. The 
Principal is W. H. Hill. 

The village contains no churches or secret societies. 

BUREAU JUNCTION, 

A small vilhige containing about two hundred and fifty inhabitants, is 
situated at the junction of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and Bureau 
Valley. Railroads, one hundred and fourteen miles from Chicago. It was 
laid out by William Shields, owner of the village plat, some years after 
the completion of the railroad. Several years before this time, Mr. John 
Leeper had located the village bearing his name, one mile northwest of 
this point. Here he had built a mill, and, until it was destroj'cd by fire^ 
a good trade was sustained. But the destruction of the mill frustrated 
the hopes of the village, and practically ended the town. A few houses 
now remain — the trade being transferred to the Junction and other towns. 

A short time after the plat of Bureau was recorded, James Hender- 
son opened a store here, and jMr. Shields an eating-house. The present 
hotel and depot buildings were erected in 1857, by Jolmson and Nash. 
Tlje former now lives in Tiskilwa, the latter in Chicago. Soon after the 
completion of the railroad in 1853, a round-house was built, capable of 
holding one engine. It has been enlarged to ten times that capacity. 
The village contains two general stores, two shoe shops, three saloons, the 
Junction Hotel, and one school. 

For many years the only school in this township was held at Leeper- 
town. Some eighteen or twenty years ago, the second district was 
formed, and a brick school was built at Bureau Junction. It is still used, 
contains one room, accommodating about eighty pupils. The teacher is 
E. O. Brown. 



160 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

No churelies are sustained in tlie village. About three 3'ears since, 
the Railroad Company, by borinj^ a little over three hundred feet, obtained 
a constant supply of water. This artesian well emits a steady stream of 
water, highly impiegnated with magnesia, ii'on and sulphur, is very soft, 
and after one becomes accustomed to the taste, it is quite pleasant. It is 
almost a sure cure for ague and dyspepsia. 

VAN ORIN. 

The land which this village occupies was, prior to the year 1871, a 
portion of the farms of Van Orin Cresap, John Cameron and James ]\Iin- 
erley. These persons laid out the village that year, and induced the 
Railroad Company to erect the necessary depot buildings. V. O. Cresap 
and D. Shirk erected a store, and Josiah Henderson and Lon. Criswell 
dwellings. The school-house from District No. G, was brought here ; also 
the Lutiieran church. During the few years of the existence of the 
town, it has gained an existence of two stores, three shops, one tavern, 
two elevators, one lumber yard, one ph\'sician, and contains about fifty 
inhabitants. 

The United Brethren have the only church within the corporate limits 
of the village. It was organized in 1860, with the following members : 
V. O. Cresap, John and' Barbara Keel, Joel Shirk, Elizabeth Williams, 
Daniel and Maria Shirk, and Mary Wiley. 

The minister was Rev. J. K. M. Lucas. The organization was 
effected at the school-house in District No. 6, where the meetings were 
held until the year 1866, when the present ciiureh edifice was built at a 
cost of $2,000. It stood about one-half mile northeast of the village 
site. In 1874, it was removed to the town. The membership is now 
about one hundred, under the pastoral care of Rev. Loyd Knight. The 
Sabbath-school numliers about the same, the superintendent of which is 
V. 0. Cresap. The following have been the pastors of this Church from its 
organization: Rev. J. M. K. Lucas, six months; Rev. Isaac Steams, same 
time; Rev. Ezra Palmer, one year; Rev. G. B. Walker, two years; Rev. 
William Jackson, one year ; Rev. R. L. Jameson, two years ; Rev. John 
Dodson, three years; Rev. John Grim, two years; Rev. J. W. Bird, 
same time; Rev. C. Wendal, one year; Rev. Gardner, one year, when 
the present pastor came. The congregation raises annuall}', for all pur- 
poses, about 81,000. 

The Center M. E. Church is located one mile northeast of Van Orin. 
This and the North Prairie Church, about five miles southwest, comprise 
one charge. This latter church was organized in 1850. Some of its 
early members were George and Rebecca Hammer, William and Uphia 
Garton, Campbell and Mary Masters, George and Elizabeth Stephenson, 
and Mrs. Elizabeth Carico. The meetings were held alternately in the 
houses of George Hammer and William Garton, till the year 185<5, when 
they were transferred to the school-house in that locality. They con- 
tinued to meet at this place five years, when they built their present 
house of worship, costing $1,000. The membership is now about seventy, 
with a Sunday-school nearly as large. The pastor is Rev. M. R. Averill. 

The Center Church was organized about the year 1866, or 1867. 
Before this time, a class had been meeting at various houses and in the 



HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 161 

school-house adjoinino- the village. The prominent members were : 
James INIinerlej^ and wife, and Charles Palmer and wife. 

This church building cost nearly $4,000, and was built when the 
membership was only about twenty-five. These have been materially 
increased. The Church is connected with the North Prairie charge — both 
under the pastorate of Rev. M. R. Averill. 

LIMERICK. 

This is a small village in the north part of Dover Township. It was 
laid out on the farm of George Limerick, the founder of the town, from 
whom it takes its name, in the year 1857. The Methodists had a 
society in this portion of the township, and erected a church at the same 
time, and a short time previous a church-yard had been designated a little 
south of the village plat. Mr. Limerick thought a town could _ be 
sustained here, and made considerable effort to build one up. He erected 
a store, and William Townsend and Levi Hansel put up blacksmith shops. 
Some twentj^ or thirty dwellings have been l)uilt, and are now occupied. 
School has always been held in the district school-house, situated nearly a 
mile south of the village. The trade of the town consists in one store, one 
shoe shop, and one blacksmith shop. One physician resides here. The 
proximity of Princeton on the south, and Ohio village on the north, each 
on the railroad, deprives it of all advantageous trade. 

The M. E. Church has a good society here. It is connected with 
the charge at Ohio, four and a half miles distant. 

PROVIDENCE. 

This is a small village in Indiantown, containing about one hundred 
inhaljitants. It was laid out in July, 1836, by a colony from Rhode 
Island, the principal men of which were Asa Barne3', Leonard Scott, 
S. G. Wilson, Edward Bailej', Caleb Gushing, and Hosea BarneJ^ The' 
two latter are all remaining of the original colon3\ The village contains 
but two or three stores, a few shops, and one or two mechanics. The 
school has been maintained since the origin of the village; the building 
is also used for church purposes. The Episcopal Clnuch sustained an 
organization for some time here, an account of which is given in the 
sketch of the church at Tiskilwa. 

THE CONGKEGATIONAL CHURCH 

was organized June 22, 1841, with fifteen members. During its existence 
there iiave been one hundred and forty- four members received into its fold. 
It now numbers thirty-five. There have been eight pastors here ; the 
longest term of service being that of Rev. D. Todd, who for a quarter of a 
century labored for this cliai'ge. They now occupy their second house 
of worship, which was dedicated October 2-3, 1870. The congregation 
is under the ministerial care of Rev. Henry Wilson, who is also pastor at 
Wyanet. 

BOURBONNAIS, 

a small place on the C.B. & Q.R.R., below Wyanet, was laid out by John 
Robinson in July, 1864. It is located in Bourbonnais' Grove, where there 



162 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 

is an excellent coal bank. This is almost the entire article of commerce 
here, there being but few houses to mark the existence of a town. 

CLARION STATION 

is simply a switch on the C.B & Q.R.R.. and is used mainly in shipping 
produce from this part of Clarion township. 

HOLLO WAY VILLE 

is in Selby township, and was laid out by S. S. Holloway in February, 
1857. It contains one store, a church, and school-house, and a few shops. 
During Mr. Hollaway's time there was considerable trade here, which 
has since declined. 

NEW BEDFORD 

was platted by Jacob Galer, June 30, 1835. It is a small town remote 
from the railroad, and consequently can not hope to grow to any size. It 
contains two or three stores, a few shops, a school, and two churches. 

The M. E. Church was organized in 1860 with a few members. It 
has increased somewhat, and is now in a creditable condition. 

POND CREEK STATION. 

Tliere is no village here, as the land will not permit of a town plat. 
It is situated in the valley of Pond Creek, which is very narrow with high 
banks on either side. Aside from a small depot-building, a few houses 
and a mill are built here, the place only being used to ship produce. 

YORKTOWN 

is the name of a settlement and post-oflSce in the northwest part of Fair- 
field township. A small store and the post-office are sustained, also the 
district school. 

OTTVILLE, 

formerly a small village in Hall township. It has now a post-office, and 
contains a small store, one shop and a few dwellings. 

MANLIUS. 

a small hamlet in Manlius township, contains one or two stores, a shop, 
school find church. This latter, the L^nited Brethren, was organized in 
1855 with few members. In 1871 they had increased to fort}-, and that 
year erected their church. They are now self-sustaining, and are under -, 
the ministry of Rev. J. W. Lewis. 



County Officers. 



County Clerk, M. J. Keith ; Circuit Clerk, D. H. Smith ; Treasurer, 
E. A. Washburne ; Slieriff, Alex. Brandon ; State's Attorney, Richard 
M. Skinner; County Judge, Jesse Emerson; Supt. Schools, Jacob Miller; 
Surveyor, H. G. Paddock. 



Township Officers, 1876. 



Clarion. — Levi Walker, Town Clerk ; C. L. Dayton, Justice ; N. T. 
Moulton, Watson Freeman and Jacob Betz, Commissioners of High- 
ways. 

Lamoille. — F. L. Angier, Town Clerk; J. T. Holbrook,V. O. Cresap, 
G. C. Betz, Justices ; J. S. Hawks, Scott Martin, J. L. Pickering, Com- 
missioners of Highways. 

Ohio. — G. W. Ellis, Town Clerk ; S. B. Lower, A. R, Scott, Justices; 
F. Langworthy, N. Shifflet, J. G. Wilson, Commissioners of Highways. 

Walnut.— WiWi&m. Woodard, Town Clerk ; H. B. Smith, O. L. Bears, 
Phineas Wolf, Justices ; W. Clark, Henry Guither, Robert M. Wagner, 
Commissioners of Highways. 

Greenville. — J. W. Hay, Town Clerk ; John Vaughn, I. N. Clink, 
Justices; N. Hinkston, Chas. Evans, W. L. Hay, Commissioners of High- 
ways. 

Fairfield.— B.Qmy Cooley, Town Clerk ; S. J. Ackley, S. D. Whit- 
tengton, Justices ; Joseph Rowe, John Myer, Robert Wroten, Commis- 
sioners of Highways. 

Westfield. — Thomas Nolan, Town Clerk ; James McCreedy, James 
M. Billingslen, H. S. Brigs, Justices ; Daniel Corley, Daniel Boucher, 
M. McDonald, Commissioners of Highways. 

Berlin. — Jesse A. Perrj'-, Town Clerk ; Warren Rackley, Augustus 
Bates, Justices ; James A. Pierce, J. Wheeler, E. N. Page, Commissioners 
of Highways. 



164 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. 

Dover.— U. S. Swarts, Town Clerk ; Warren Poole, W. C. Willey, 
Jnstices ; P. R. Sliugail, James Hensel, W. L. Linaberry, Commissioners 
of Highways. 

Bureau. — Isaac Heaton, Town Clerk ; Joseph Bryan, Jesse Mowry, 
Justices ; G. B. Jones, Robert Tomkinson, J. Schwartzenstrab, Commis- 
sioners of Highways. 

Manlius. — M. R. Robinson, Town Clerk ; James N. Fletcher, James 
Batchelilor, Justices ; W. L. Vanormer, J. A. Dungan, D. Werrick, Com- 
missioners of Highways. 

G-old. — -James W. Johnson, Town Clerk, Robert D. Ready, Joseph 
Johnson, Justices ; R. A. Lathrop, Henry Hale, George Peterson, Com- 
missioners of Highwaj's. 

Hall.—R. B. Williams, Town Clerk ; George Castendyck, D. J. Mc- 
Namara, Justices ; James H. Seaton, Irwin Borger, Michael Flaliarty, 
Commissioners of Highways. 

Selhy.—G. Stadler, Town Clerk ; R. B. Rawson, N. E. Walton, E. 
Tinley, Justices ; M. M. Brenneman, John Hoppler, Jesse Hoskins, Com- 
missioners of Highways. 

Princeton. — R. M. Skinner, Town Clerk; Jacob Miller, M.'Ballou, 
M. L. Henderson, J. S. Williams, Robert R. Gibbons, Justices ; C. N. 
Burr, John C. Smith, Arthur C. Boggs, Commissioners of Highways. 

Wyanet.—i. R. Sparks, Town Clerk ; J. O. Craig, W. H. McBride, 
Obadiah Weaver, Justices ; Geo. Anthon3% N. C. Manrose, John T. 
Pett}', Commissioners of Highways. 

Concord. — Albert Rhodes, Town Clerk ; D. T. Stoddard, J. L. Sweet, 
H. P. Humphreys, Albert Rhodes, Justices : W. M. Beckwith, A. Myers, 
D. A. Snivley, Commissioners of Higliways. 

LeeiJertoivn. — Samuel Russell, Town Clerk ; J. L. Ramse}^ John 
Masters, D. R. Moss, Justices. 

Mineral— \N. W. Crandell,Town Clerk; N. F. Fellows, H. W. King, 
Justices; Thomas Squires, W. H. Forrest, Joel H. Barber, Commissioners 
of Highways. 

Arispie. — Orin Wilkinson, Town Clerk ; John H. Welch, Orin Wil- 
kinson, Justices ; John Kitterman, G. V. Thomas, Isaac Felon, Commis- 
sioners of Highways. 

Indiantown. — B. C. Couch, Town Clerk; C. C. Gushing, B. C. Couch, 
Justices; Francis Colby, Robert Kitterpian, J. D. Ramsey, Commissioners 
of Highways. 




JACOB MILLER, Esq., 

County Supt. of Public Schools, 

Princeton. 



CITY AND VILLAGE OFFICERS. 167 

Macon. — Ezra Osborn, Town Clerk ; Benj. May, Justice ; Eli Hor- 
ton, John Berkstresser, William Watts, Commissioners of Highways. 

Neponset. — Milton Breese, Town Clerk; Thomas Rhodes, L. R. 
Winn, A. B. Goodrich, Justices ; James Ingraham, Edwin Maloney, M. 
H. Lewis, Commissioners of Highwaj's. 

Wheatland. — T. Funstron, Town Clerk ; J. P. Swift, H. Rich, Jus- 
tices ; Abraham Anderson, J. S. Townsend, R. Hunter, Commissioners of 
Highways. 

Milo. — A. R. Griswold, Town Clerk ; Charles Mason, G. W. Ben- 
nett, Justices ; B. F. Corbin, Edward Hunter, Thomas Brown, Commis- 
sioners of Highways. 



City and Village Officers. 



PRINCETON. 

Pres., Charles Baldwin ; Clerk, James H. Eckles ; Councilmen : 
Jusuts Stevens, W. H. Mesenkop, J. A. Paine, Egbert Curtis, and Charles 
Barre ; Attorney, H. M. Trimble ; Magistrate, James Thompson. 

ARLINGTON. 

Pres., John Waugh ; Clerk, R. B. Vanlaw ; Councilmen: Henry 
Dodge, L. O. Hill, Martin Curley, M. D. Paxton, and Frank Jacobs ; 
Magistrate, J. M. Billingsly. 

BUD A. 

Pres., John Richards; Clerk, A. D. Boal ; Councilmen: James B. 
Stewart, Leonard Hathaway, Samuel M. Burdict, and Abel H. Green; 
Magistrate, Albert Rhodes. 

BUREAU JUNCTION. 

Pres., E. Roderick ; Clerk, D. D. Dow; Councilmen : T. Menary, D. 
S. Miller, J. Shade, S. Crook, and A. Meyer. 



Pres., Philip Hesler ; Clerk, W. H. Hill ; Councilmen : Charles Sav- 
age, Wesley Haskins, Geo. Waun, and Jacob Ludsinger; Magistrate, E. 
Tinier. 

LAMOILLE. 

Pres., J. C. Betz; Clerk, B. Bicknell ; Councilmen: John Igou, 
Richard Ough, and F. L. Augier; Magistrate, J. C. Betz. 



168 LODGES AWD ASSOCIATIONS. 



NEPONSET. 



Pres., Henry Carse ; Ceuncilmen : Geo. Norton, A. Hasard, Geo. 
Cook, Martin R. Harlin, and Joseph Lyford. 



SHEFFIELD. 



Pres., W. F. Langden ; Clerk, B. F. Dewey ; Councilmen : A. G. 
Scott, A. Marple, John Moran ; H. P. Humphrey, Magistrate. 



TISKILWA. 



Pres., E. N. Stephens; Clerk, J. H. Welsh; Councilmen: Daniel 
Inhof, John Wytre, and C. C. Slygh ; Magistrate, A. B. Blake. 



Pres., S. Fox; Clerk, William Wolf; Councilmen: J. H. Sayers, A. 
R. Stone, E. Atkinson, John O'Neal, and J. S. Marquis. 



Pres., Andrew Sapp ; Clerk, C. Robinson ; Councilmen : L. H. 
Houghton, Andrew Wolf, and Isaac Dysinger ; Magistrate, George 
Douglas. 



Lodges and Associations. 



ILLINOIS MASONS' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. 

(the LABGEST SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES.) 
Organized March 9, 1871. 

Princeton, 111. Dec. 1, 1876. 
Membership, ---------- 4,829 

Total Receipts, - - - $662,838 45 

Benefits Paid, - - - 545,261 70 

Surplus Fund, - - - ' - - - - - 57,422 22 

Officers. — Bro. D. C. Cregier, Pres., Chicago, 111. ; Bro. J. A. Haw- 
ley, Vice-Pres., Dixon, 111. ; Bro. R. B. Foster, Treas., Princeton, 111. ; 
Bro. Geo. H. Sampson, Secy., Princeton, 111. ; Bro. A. H. Thompson, 
M.D., Med. Exam., Princeton, 111. 

Bureau Lodge, No. 112, A. F. and A. iTf.— Officers : J. H. Fawcett, 
W. M. ; G. W. Stone, S. W. ; D. I. Bailey, J. W. ; Geo. Crossley, Treas. ; 



LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. 169 

C. P. Bascom, Secy. ; J. H. Strock, S. D. ; Thomas Harris, J. D. ; C. 
Wiedrich, S. S. ; J. Kinnan, J. S. ; W. A. Warren, Tyler. Meets second 
and fourth Tuesdays, at Princeton. 

Princeton Lodge, No. 587, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : C. G. Gushing, 
W. M. ; A. Scott Chapman, S. W. ; M. U. Trimble, J. W. ; B. S. Ferris, 
Treas. ; A. A. Woods, Secy. ; H. M. Trimble, S. D. ; John Trowbridge, 
Jr., J. D. ; Gustav F. Schendel, S. S. ; Geo. A. Robinson, J. S. ; A. H. 
Thompson, Organist ; N. Simons, Tyler. Meets at Princeton, first and 
third Tuesdays. 

Levi Lush Lodge, No. 270, A. F. and A. M.—R. B. Vanlaw, W. M. ; 
Jennings Gibson, S. W. ; W. H. Robinson, J. W. ; Henry Dodge, Treas. ; 
M. D. Paxson, Secy. ; L. O. Hills, S. D. ; J. D. Paxson, J. D. ; G. E. 
Tompkins, J. F. Vanmeter, Stewards ; J. Buckingham, Tyler. Meets 
monthly at Arlington, each Wednesday, o. b. f. m. 

Ames Lodge, No. 142, A. F. and A. Ttf.— Officers : J. S. Morgan, W. 
M. ; D. A. Gunkle, S. W.; J. A. Farnam, J. W.; W. F. Lawton, Treas.; 
William Wilson, Secy. ; H. W. Booth, Tyler. Meets at Sheffield, first 
Tuesday evening of each month. 

Wyanet Lodge No. 231, A. F. and A. il[f. — Officers: Christian Schoet- 
ler, W. M.; Louis Sisler, S. W.; Thomas Roach, J. W.; Edward Sellers, 
Secy. ; George White, Treas. Meets at Wyanet, first and fourth Satur- 
days. 

Sharon Lodge, No. 550, A. F. and A. M. — Instituted August 4, 1867. 
Officers : John H. Welch, W. M. ; James M. Gardner, S. W. ; A. B. 
Blake, J. W. ; D. D. Robbins, Treas. ; J. A. Robbins, Secy. Meets at 
Tiskilwa, first and third Fridays. 

Neponset Lodge, No. 435, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : A. B. Avery, 
W. M. ; John R. Stetson, S. W. ; James Eldridge, J. W. ; Ezra Stetson, 
Treas. ; M. A. Lewis, Secy.; Wm. McKee, S. D. ; Gus. Anderson, J. D.; 
Wm. McMillian, Tyler ; Levi Nichols, E. S. Stetson, Tylers. Regular 
Communication second and fourth Wednesdays. 

Buda Lodge, No. 399, A. F. and A. if.— Officers : E. B. White, W. 
M. ; F. D. Webb, S. W. ; C. M. Chase, J. W. ; A. D. Boal, Secy. ; J. L. 
Sweet, Treas. ; James Lawson, S. D. ; I. J. Bruner, J. D. ; H. Churchill, 
Tyler. Meets at Buda, the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 

E. a. Reynolds Lodge, No. 395.— Officers : Richard M. Terrell, W. 
M. ; H. Thompson, S. W. ; H. J. Wilcox, J. W. ; D. M. Dunlap, Treas.; 
J. R. Newman, Secy. Meets at Milo, monthly, on Wednesdijy, o. b. f. m. 

Yorktown Lodge, No. 655.— Officers : W. W. Craddock, W. M. ; J. 



170 LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. 

E. Greenman, S. W. ; E. W. Dow, J. W.; J. J. Wincliell, Treas.; M. A. 
Myers, Secy. Meets at Yorktown, second and fourth Saturdays. 

Princeton Chapter, No. 28, B. A. ilf.— Officers : Com. R. B. Foster, 
M. E. H. P. ; Com. G. W. Stone, E. K. ; Com. D. I. Bailey, E. S. ; Com. 
Geo. Crossley, Treas. ; Com. G. W. Crossley, Secy. ; Com. T. E. Biles, C. 
H. ; Com. Clark Gray, P. S. ; Com. D. H. Dean, R. A. C. ; Com. L. D. 
Romberger, G. M. .3d V. ; Com. J. Trowbridge, G. M. 2d V. ; Com. T. 
Harris, G. M. 1st V. ; Com. W. A. Warren, Tyler. Meets monthly at 
Princeton. 

Orion Council No. 8, E. S. E. and S. ilf.— Officers : Com. G. Cross- 
ley, T. I. G. M. ; Com. P. H. Zeigler, D. I. G. M. ; Com. T. E. Biles, P. 
C. W. ; Com. D. H. Dean, Rec. ; Com. W. I. Moore, Treas. ; Com. G. 
W. Crossley, Cond. ; Com. L. D. Romberger, C. of G. ; Com. Joseph 
Mesigh, G. S. ; Com. W. A. Warren, S. Meets quarterly at Princeton. 

Temple Commandery, No. 20, K. T. — E. Sir Geo. Crossley, E. Com. ; 
Sir G. W. Crossley, Genl'm. ; Sir Clark Gray, C. Gen. ; E. Sir G. H. 
Sampson, Prelate ; E. Sir L. D. Romberger, S. W. ; Sir M. S. Ketch, J. 
W. ; Sir W. I. Moore, Treas. ; Sir D. H. Smith, Rec. ; Sir R. W. Morse, 
St. B. ; Sir J. Trowbridge, Jr., Sw. B. ; E. Sir Jos. Mesigh, Warder ; Sir 
W. A. Warren, C. Gd. Meets monthly at Princeton. 

Princeton Lodge of Perfection. — Officers : P. H. Zeigler, T. P. G. M. ; 
J. Vandergrift, H. T. D. I. G. M. ; M. S. Ketch, V. I. G. W. ; J. W. 
Bailey, G. O. ; Geo. Crossley, G. T. ; D. H. Dean, G. S. K. S. and A. ; 
J. Trowbridge, G. M. of C. ; C. Spens, G. C. of G. ; C. Weiderick, G. H. 
B. ; W. A. Warren, G. Tyler. 

Princeton Chapter Rose Croix. — J. Vandergrift, M. W. and P. M. ; 
L. D. Romberger, M. E. and P. K. S. W. ; W. A. Warren, M. E. and P. 
K. J. W. ; A. S. Chapman, M. E. and P. K. G. O. ; Geo. Crossley, R. 
and P. K. T. ; D. H. Dean, R. and P. K. S. ; C. Spens, R. and P. K. H. ; 
J. Trowbridge, R. and P. K. M. C. ; J. W. Bailey, R. and P. K. C. G. 

Princeton Council of P. of J., A. A. S. R. — L. D. Romberger, M. E. 
S. P. G. M. ; W. A. Warren, G. H. P. D. G. M. ; P. H. Zeigler, M. E. S. G. 
W. ; J. W. Bailey, M. E. J. G. W. ; D. H. Dean, V. G. S. K. S. A.; Geo. 
Crossley, V. G. T. ; A. Scott Chapman, V. G. M. C. ; J. Vandegrift, V. 
G. M. E. ; C. Weidrich, G. Tyler. Meets quarterly at Princeton, 

Princeton Consistory, of M. V. and I. S. P., and C. of the R. S. 
(32 degree), A. A. S. i?.— Officers : A. S. Chapman, 111. Com. in Chief; 
P. H. Zeigler, 111. 1st Lieut. Com'. ; Joe. Mesigh, 111. 2d Lieut. Com. ; J. 
Vandegrift, 111. M. of S. and G. O. ; M. S. Ketch, 111. G. Chancelor; D. 
H. Dean, 111. G. Sec. and K. of S. ; Geo. Crossley, 111. G. Treasurer ; L. 



LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. 171 

D. Romberger, 111. G. E. and A. ; C. Weidricli, 111. G. Hospitaller ; J. W. 
Bailey, 111. G. M. of C. ; W. A. Warren, 111. G. C. of the C. ; C. Spens, 
Illustrious Grand Sentinel. Meets quarterly at Princeton. 

Bureau Encampment, No. 36, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : Geo. W. Taj'lor, 
C. P. ; E. R. Mathis, H. P. ; M. T. W. Lathrop, S. W. ; C. Weddrick, 
J. W. ; William Ambrose, Treas. ; J. J. Bamburg, Scribe. Meets at 
Princeton first Tuesday evening of each month. 

Tonnaluha Lodge, No. 39, I. 0. 0. 1'. — Officers : W. C. Warren, 
N. G. ; J. H. Booth, V. G. ; J. J. Bamburg, R. Secy.; C. Weidrick, P. 
Secy. ; E. R. Mathis, Treas. Meets at Princeton every Friday evening. 

Bureau Lodge, No. 428, /. 0. 0. F. — Officers : William Kastrop, 

N. G. ; , V. G. ; Geo. W. Simon, R. Secy. ; C. Wolfe, P. 

Secy. ; John Leisler, Treas. Meets every Tuesday evening at Princeton. 

Crystal Font Lodge, No. 178, /. 0. 0. 1'. — Officers : J. C. Sabin, 
N. G. ; J. D. Scott, V. G. ; A. L. Steele, Secy. ; John Taylor, Treas. 
Meets at Dover every Tuesday evening. 

Independent Order Fellows, No. 560, I. 0. 0, F. — Trustees : J. S. 
Chalender, J. F. Hoover, Collins Glaze, and F. I. Wells. Officers : Perry 
Grow, N. G. ; M. Stetson, V. G. ; F. B. Brown, Secy. : B. B. Rice, Treas. 
Meets at Neponset every Friday evening. 

Buda Lodge, No. 575, I. 0. 0. jP.— Officers : James M. Marlin, N. G. ; 
I. D. Page, V. G. ; O. H. Huntley, Treas. ; John L. Miller, R. Secy. ; 
John F. McFall, P. Secy. Meets at Buda every Thursday evening. 

Ohaumont Lodge, No. 627, /. 0. 0. F. — Officers : Alex. Limerick, 
N. G. ; Joel Ross, V. G. ; William Rogers, Treas. ; James W. Ross, Secy, 
Meets at Ohio Village every Saturday evening. 

Sheffield Lodge, No. 407, /. 0. a. 7.— Officers : M. Russell, L. D. ; 
J. M. Curtis, W. C. T. ; Miss Abbie Boughton, W. V. T. ; H. W. Scott, 
W. S. ; J. George, W. F. S. ; Mrs. Alice Wicks, W. T. ; John Johnson, 
W. M. ; William Irwin, W. G. ; Miss Laura Johnson, W. S. ; G. W. 
Wriohtman, W. Chapl. ; Miss G. Hall, W. A. S. ; Miss H. Jefferson, 
W. D. M. ; Mrs. J. George, R. H. S. ; Miss Julia Farnam, L. H. S. Meets 
at Sheffield every Monday evening. 

Arlington Lodge, No. 418, /. 0. 0. 1'. — Officers : J. C. Black, P. G. ; 
J. T. Booth, N.G. ; Thomas Nedan, V. G. ; J. B. Grimes, Secy. ; Fred. 
Walters, Treas. ; Joseph Anderson, Lodge Depty. 

Lamoille Lodge, No. 438, /. 0. 0. F.—L. F. Allen, N. G.; J. E. Mar- 
riott, V. G. Sec'ys : F. M. Howard, J. H. Richards; G. C. Rice, P. G. 
Meets Monday night of each week. 



172 



POPULATION OF BUREAU COUNTY. 



Tishilwa Driving Park. — Chas. M. Stevens, Pres. ; John C. Smith, 
Vice Pres. ; Orrin Wilkinson, Secy. ; C. C. Slygh, Treas. Directors : 
Joseph W. Harris, Robt. Kitterman, James McKean, F. R. Sherwood, J. 
M. Mills, C. N. Stevens. 

Lamoille Lodge, No. 383, F. and A. M. — Officers: C. A. Stoughton, 
W. M. ; W. C. Wilkinson, S. W. ; J. A. Angrer, J. W. ; M. Buhler, 
Treas. ; E. M. Cheney, Secy. ; D. Clough, S. D. ; G. C. Betz, J. D. ; D. 
Davis, Tyler. Meets Friday on or before the full moon in each month, 
and two weeks thereafter. 

Walnut Lodge, No. 722, A. F. ^ J., ilif.— Officers : M. Knight, W. M.; 
S. K. Thompson, S. W. ; J. Emery, J. W. ; A. H. Price. S. D. ; O. L. 
Barce, J. D. ; J. H. Knight, and R. Winner, Stewards; H. C. Dow, Ty. 
Meets first and third Wednesday of each month. 



POPULATION OF BUREAU COUNTY, 
By Townships. 



TOWNSHIPS. 



Avispie (a) 

Tiskilwa {a) . 

Berlin (i) , 

Brawley {/:) 

Bureau 

Centre (</) 

Clarion 

Concord 

Slieffield ... 
Dover (i>) 

Dover [i) 

Fairfield 

Gold {e} 

Green R iver {ej _ 

Greenville (e) 

Hall 

Indian Town (fl) 

Lamoille 

Leepertown 

Macon 

Manlius (c) 

Mile 

Mineral .. 

Neponset (c) 

Ohio , 

Princeton , 

Princeton ... 

Selby 

Walnut , 

Westfield , 

Wheatland 

Wyanet (>/).. 



Total. Native. For'ign. White. Color'd, 



I2[6 

761 

1469 
1 145 
1023 

23og 
771 

1402 
304 
748 
392 

901 

1059 

1660 

1408 

387 

839 

973 

1118 

1034 

1510 

1137 

4363 

3264 

1497 

1187 

1396 

492 

1750 



676 
1295 

938 

756 
1944 
617 
1226 
291 
650 
276 

804 
744 
1373 
1188 
293 
793 
799 
1014 
841 
1 174 
912 
3313 
2467 
1 109 
1015 
978 
411 
1446 



236 

85 
174 



267 
365 
154 
176 
13 
98 
116 

97 
315 
287 
220 

94 
136 
174 
104 
193 
336 
225 
1050 
797 
388 
172 
, 418 

Si 
304 



1215 

759 
1456 

1 145 

1023 

2309 
771 

1394 
299 
748 
392 



1059 
1643 
1406 
387 
839 
973 
1118 
1033 
1508 
1137 
4307 
3212 
1496 
1187 
1396 
492 
1713 



(a) Of Tiskilwa Village 300 in Arisple and 371 in Indian 
(6) Of Dover VlllaBO 35 In Herlin and 269 in Dover, 
(c) In 186B name clianiied from lirawley to Neponset. 
id) Since 1860 Centre merffed In Wyanet. 
C«) Since 1850 merged In Gold, Greenville, and Manilas, 



White. Color'd 



8ll 
559 

I2II 

93° 
936 
1153 
1053 
982 
706 
960 
362 
520 
245 

"687' 
892 

1009 

1152 
299 
6S9 
611 

1028 
852 

1078 
3592 
2473 
1673 

799 
1148 
497 
343 



459 
462 



183 
777 



White. Color'd. 



439 

lOI 

167 

383 
537 
364 

742 
103 
205 
19 
75 
244 



li 



RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF 
BUREAU COUNTY.* 



Aside from the various religious and educational societies already 
mentioned in the sketches of the villages, the country is well represented. 
Scattered throughout the county are many churches, while school-houses 
are in every locality. There are twelve or fifteen country churches 
many of which have been mentioned in connection with the villages 
nearest them. 

A German Lutheran Church was organized at Red Oak Grove, 
in Walnut Township, in 1855. Like all others, its membership at first 
was small, but has increased to one hundred and thirty-two. During its 
time it has had thirteen pastors. The church was erected in 1862 at an 
expense of $1,100. The present pastor is Rev. Martin Elder. 

The Bunker Hill Church was organized in 1856, and three 
years later erected their church. During this time they worshiped in 
the Bunker Hill School-house. The original members were Mr. and 
Mrs. Berkstresser, Elizabeth Berkstresser, John, Catharine and Elizabeth 
Carper, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Celover, Mrs. 
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Longnecker, and Mrs. David Fisher. The church 
cost $2,200, and is a commodious, comfortable house. 

For some years the growth of the congregation was prosperous, but 
deaths and removals have tended to diminish the number, until now 
about sixty remain. 

The Mount Pleasant M. E. Chubch was erected in 1866, the 
same year of its organization. About twenty persons united, which 
number has increased three-fold. The pastor is Rev. B. C. Kaufman. 

The Presbyterian Church in Maiden was organized September 
19, 1857, by a committee from the Rock River Presbytery, consisting o 
the Rev. J. C. Barr, and Rev. Josiah Milligan. Fourteen persons united, 
and James Mclntyre and Samuel Corbett were chosen elders. In 1858 
they erected their first house of worship, which was used until 1866, 
when the present edifice was built ; the former cost $1,500 ; the latter 
$7,000. The congregation has raised for all purposes, since the building 
of the first church, nearly $23,000 ; has added one hundred and seventy- 
nine members to the original fourteen, and has baptized ninety-seventy 
persons. 

The membership is now small, and at present do not sustain regular 
preaching. 

* This article, through oversight, was not printed In its proper place. 



174 EELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. 

The West Bureau M. E. Church was organized in 1832, near 
where Mr. Solomon Sapp then lived. It was the germ of the Wyanet 
Church. 

At that time there were nineteen members, some of whom went 
afterwards to the Wyanet Church, removed to other localities, and 
others have since died, so that but few of these .now remain. They have 
worshiped for many years in the Newton's School-house : have now a 
membershijD of nearly forty, and a Sunday-school of about fifty pupils. 
The pastor is Rev. Minty. 

The Wesleyan Methodist Church was organized in 184-3, in a 
school-house in Bureau Township, where they met until the building of 
their church. In 1843 they enrolled sixteen members; now there are 
eighty-four, with a Sunday-school of sixty scholars. The pastor is Rev. 
George Riley. 

The North Prairie Baptist Church was organized in 1859, in 
the Holliday School-house, in Dover Township, with about twenty mem- 
bers. They continued to worship here and in private houses until 1865, 
when they erected a church which cost $1,200. Until the year 1870 
their growth was rapid, and reached a maximum of one hundred and 
sixty-two. Since then, owing to removals, deaths, and other causes, the 
number is now only sixty. The ministers have been Revs. J. G. Johnson, 
S. Holroyd, J. Wilder, J. D. Pulis, H. C. First, and J. B. Brown. At 
present a regular minister is not sustained. 

There are a few other small organizations whose history, owing to 
a lack of records and other causes, we have been unable to obtain. They 
are, however, mentioned. 

The Common Schools. 

During the winter of 183-3-4, Elijah Smith taught the pioneer- 
school of Bureau County. This same winter a school-house was erected 
on what is now the farm of Mr. Henry Paddock. This was the first 
school-house in the county. 

A short time after, the basement of the Hampshire Colony Church 
was used, and in it was held the first graded school. It could hardly be 
called that, yet it was a step higher than the common district school. 

From these small beginnings, it is difficult to realize the change and 
improvement that have been made. 

Bureau County now contains two hundred and twenty-one common 
district schools, whose average daily attendance is a little over forty 
each, nearly nine thousand in all. These require the services of nearly 
three hundred teachers, whose average monthly wages are $43.60 each, 
or an annual aggregate of $21,800.36. 



J 



EELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. 175 

But few poor houses will be found ; nearlj^ all are comfortable frame 
structures, in many of which are the improved seats, and furnished with 
all modern improvements and conveniences. The total value of school 
property is |323,586. 

There are thirteen graded schools whose attendance will aggregate 
about three thousand. In these nearly forty teachers are employed, 
whose yearly salaries amount to 112,000, exclusive of the Princeton 
High School. 

The effect of all this expenditure is to provide a better class of 
houses, more efficient teachers, and a corresponding degree of intelli- 
gence, advancement and wealth among the citizens of the count3^ 

To illustrate the degree of interest taken in the schools by the citi- 
zens, the following is appended : 

At the last meeting of the officers of the Bureau County Agricul- 
tural Society, it was voted to offer the sum of $60 in premiums for an 
educational exhibit, to be made at the next county fair. Mr. Jacob 
Miller, the present efficient County Superintendent, Prof. H. L. Boltwood, 
Mr. S. G. Paddock, were appointed to prepare a premium list, which is 
presented here. The Princeton High School is excluded from competi- 
tion for any of the prizes offered to schools as a whole. Its pupils may, 
however, compete for any of the individual prizes. 

School Prizes. — For the best general exhibit from any graded school, 
110.00. 

For the best general exhibit from any non-graded school, $10.00. 

For the best exhibit of maps, drawn by pupils from any graded 
school, $5.00. 

For the best exhibit of maps, drawn by pupils from any non-graded 
school, $5.00. 

Best exhibit of penmanship from any graded school, $3.00. 

Best exhibit of penmanship from any non-graded school, $3.00. 

Best specimens of letter writing from any school, $3.00. 

Best collection of woods, jjlants and shells of Bureau county, $5.00. 

Individual Prizes. — Best njap in each prize collection, $2.00. 

Best penmanship in each prize collection, $1.00. 

Best plan or drawing of school-house occupied by the pupil, $1.00. 

Best design for a country school-house, furnished with forty-eight 
single desks, designed by any pupil, $4.00. 

Best programme for a non-graded school, from any pupil, $2.00. 

The society also offers premiums for best collection of insects, ferns, 
birds, minerals of Bureau County, and a prize for pencil-drawing. These 
are all in some degree in this same direction, and will use the remaining 
16.00. 



Too-Lates. 



CLARION TOWNSHIP. 

LARKINS JOSIAH, Sec. 31, P.O. Arlington; works for Wm. Norris; Rep; born III. 

MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 

MAY GEO. Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Germany; 80 acres. 

LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 

FASSETT E. W. Lamoille; Merchant, and Vice-President First National Bank, Mendotat 
was born in Cheshire Co. N. H. June 20, 1823, came to this county and settled in May, 1835; 
Mr. F. is one of the oldest settlers in the town; has been merchant here for more than twenty 
years; Mr, F. has family, three sons and one daughter; wife was Pamelia W. B. Morton, 
from Hatfield, Mass. born May ft, 1S23, married Dec. 7, 1S42; has been Supervisor, and 
held other town offices; value of estate, $50,000; Rep; Bapt. 

TISKILWA. 

HARRINGTON G. B. Teacher; born in Orange Co. Vt. Jan. 31, 1844; came to Bureau 
Co. Ill 1868; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, value $t,ooo; educated at Vermont Normal 
School; been engaged in teaching in Public Schools last fourteen years; Principal of High 
School at Annawan, Henry Co. five years; had charge of Tiskihva High School two years, 
when failing health compelled him to resign; Mr H. has been eminently successful as an 
educator; holds certificate from State Superintendent of Public Instruction; wife was Emma 
B. Carpenter, of Orange Co. Vt.; married July, 1869; one child, Grace V. 

liYTLE J, P. Physician, Tiskihva; born in Troy, Madison Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1848; came to 
this county in 1875; Rep; Pres; graduated at McKendree College, and St. Louis Medical 
College; spent two years in City Hospital, St. Louis. 

WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 

GOTTFRIED CHRISTIAN JOHANNIS, Sec. 15; Germany. 

WYANET TOWNSHIP. 

BALLARD JESSE, Retired Farmer, P.O. Wyanet; born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. July 
28, 1S06, came to this county in 1837; Rep; Univ; owns homestead in Wyanet, where he now 
lives; has been Assessor two years, Commissioner six years, and Supervisor one term. 

DANIELS ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Wyanet; born Otsego Co. N. Y. April 5, 1807, 
came to this county 1S71; Dem; owns 520 acres of land. 

SHUGART C. H., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 80 acres value $4,000. 

WIGGIM A. J. Sec. 36, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Pres; rents 310 acres, value $21,700. 



ilRRATA. 

Edward D. Way, in biographies of Way & Houghton, Wyanet Tp. should be " Edwin D. 
Way." Canandaigua, should be " Caneadea." 

KEITH MELVIN J. is published in Dover Township; it should be Ohio; his present 
residence is Princeton. 



Biographical Directory. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



Ind. Rep Independent Republican. 

Lib. Rep Liberal Republican. 

Rep Republican. 

Dem _ Democrat. 

Ind _ Independent. 

Bapt Baptist. 

Cong Congrcgationalist. 

Epis Episcopalian. 

Evang Evangelist- 



Mcth Methodist. 

Cath Roman Cath. 

Pres - ...Presbyterian. 

Prest President. 

P.O Post Office. 

Prop Proprietor. 

Co County. 

Sec Section or Secretary'. 

Vol .Volume. 



PBINCETON TOWNSHIP. 



A DAMS JOSEPHINE Mrs. Piinceton; Bapt; from Mass. 

■^^ ADAMS L. B. Princeton; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. 

ADAMSON P. M. Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden i86q. 

ADLEY SAMUEL, Mason; Princeton. 

AFTON JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; from Penn. 

AHLL CHAS. Princeton; blacksmitii; Rep; from Sweden. 

ALBRECHT JACOB, Brewer, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany on Dec. 15, 
1S06: came to this county in 1836; Dem; owns 2,000 acres of land valued at about §50 per 
acre. He owns a large brewery, which is doing a very prosperous business. 

ALBRO S. T. Princeton; tr. agt. Cin. House; from 111. 

ALLEN C. A. Princeton; jeweler; from 111. 

ALLEN LEVI, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from Ohio. > 

ALLEN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Penn. 1854. 

ALLEN WM. Princeton; joiner; Dem; from Penn. 1854. 

ALMGREIN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ALTMAN JOSEPH, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; Dem; Ger. \ 

ALTHOFF FRED. Princeton; dealer in ice; Ind; Ger. Luth; from Germany 1857. 

AMBROSE W.\I. Princeton; merchant tailor; Dem; Christian. 

AMBROSE N. W. Princeton; of Ambrose & Sou, tailors; from 111. 

AMELL P. J. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; Sweden. 

ANDERSON A. P. Princeton; clerk dry goods; Rep; S. Luth; from 111. 

ANDERSON A. P. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1850. 

ANDERSON ANDREW W. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Luth; III. 

ANDERSON AUGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; Sweden; owns house and lot. 

ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON C. Princeton; Pr. livery stable; S. Luth; from Sweden. 



178 VOTERS AND TAXPAYEKS OF 

ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON ALFRED, Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Ssveden. 

ANDERSON HANNAH Mrs. Princeton, widow; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON ID.\ Mrs. widow; weaver; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 

ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON J, P. Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON J. S. clerk for Shunland; Rep; Luth; His. 

ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; laborer; works for E. P. Lovejoy; Rep; Sweden. 

ANDERSON L. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON NELSON, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Ssveden. 

ANDERSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON P. C. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 

ANDERSON SWAN, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON SWAN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Sweden; 62 acres. 

ANDERSON WM. Princeton; painter; Dem; from N.Y. 1S67. 

ANDERSON S. E, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ANTHONV J. R. J. now at Norwood Park; teacher; Rep; Cong; from Ills. 

ANTHONY W. C, M.D. Princeton; Physician; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 

ARCHER GEO. Princeton; house builder; Rep; from N.Y. 

ASHENFELTER JACOB, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Meth; from Penn; So acres. 

ASIIENFELTER JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres. 

AVERS DAVID, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; Ills. 

AYERS JAMES, Sec 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; N. J.; 230 ac. val. $20,000. 

r) ACON A. N. Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

-^ BACON EARNEST, Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

BACON REBECCA, wid. Sec. g; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from Indiana; four acres. 

BACON NEWELL A. Princeton; mason; Rep; Christian; from Mass. 

BACON P. A. Farmer; Rep; P.O. Princeton. 

B.ACON WM., M.D. Princeton; retired physician; Dem; Epis; from Conn. 1840, 

BACON W. W. Farmer; Rep; P.O. Princeton. 

BACON C. A. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from N.Y. 

BAECHLER CHRISTI.\N, Sec. 9; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France; 12 acres. 

B.A.ILEY DAVID I. Princeton; mason; Dem; from Ohio. 

BAILEY JOHN" W. Editor of Bureau County Kepublkan, Princeton; born Ohio Oct. 
15, 1S30; came to this county 1S63; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns office building; married Emma D. 
McCleland, March 27. i860, who was born Lancaster Co. Penn. Oct. 10, 1S35; six chil- 
dren, four living; has been in the newspaper business since 1S40; editor 27 years, 13 years 
in Princeton; family of nine persons, including his brother, wife's mother and girl. 

BALDWIX CHARLES, Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Litchfield Co. Conn. Aug- 
20, 1S29; came to this county 185S; Rep; Cong; Mr. B. is President of Common Council of 
City, member elect of the 30th General Assembly of Illinois; has been Commissioner of 
Drainage for Bureau County for the last 13 years; married Louisa McArdle, Oct. Ii, i860, 
who was born in Huron Co. Ohio; four children. 

BALDWIN IS.A.AC, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn. 

BALLY SAMUEL, employee planing mill; Rep; Cong; from Ohio, 1874. 

B.ALLOU ALVIN, Princeton; retired; Ind; from Vt. 1S42. 

BALLOU MARTIN, Princeton; lawyer, Rep; from Vt. 1S35. 

BALLOU W. F: Princeton; clerk restaurant; from Ills. 

BALLOU DOC. Princeton; Carp; Rep. 

BAMBURG JOSEPH, Princeton; Clothing Merchant. 

BAN3CHBACH WILLIAM, Princeton; prop, harness-shop; Dem; Ind; from Germany. 

BARKS WILLIAM, Princeton, dry goods clerk; Dem; German Luth; from Germany. 



BUREAU COUNTY: PEINCETON TOWNSHIP. 179 

BARR P. S. Retired Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Dem. 

BARRIE CHAS. Princeton; Stock Dealer; from Colorado. 

BARRIE PETER, Princeton; house painter; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 

BARRIE EMMA Miss, Princeton; clerk Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from New Jersey. 

BARRINGER J. G. Teamster; Princeton. 

BARTHOLOMEW B. Princeton; carriagemaker; Rep; from Ohio 1854. 

BARTHOLOMEW E. F. Princeton; carriagemaker; Dem; from Ohio 1854. 

BARTLETT J. P. Sec. l; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 160 ac; $12,000. 

BARTLEY J. P. Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

BARTLEY S. P. Sec. 2; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N. J.; 240 acres, $18,000. 

BASCOM C. P. Editor Republican, Princeton; born in Chicago, July 5, 1S42; came to 
this county 1855; Rep; Cong; married Lucia M. Colton, Dec. 11, 1867, who was born in 
Bureau Co. 111. March 14, 1847; Mr. Bascom has been associated with Mr. Bailey in editing 
the Republican for the last two years. ^ 

BATES E. C. Princeton, dry goods merchant; Rep; from Mass. 

BATES JACOB, retired farmer; Ind; from Mass. 1S65. 

B.\TES JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; German Luth; from Germany 1853. 

BAUM JOHN, Princeton; retired farmer, hotel-keeper; from N. H. 1837. 

BAXTER GARDNER, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 8 acres. 

BEACH' J. M., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; from Conn. 

BEASTALL FRANK, Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 

BEASTALL FRANCIS, Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 

BEASTALL LEWIS, Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 

BEATY JACOB, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 

BECHLER CHRIST, Retired Farmer; Princeton. 

BECKER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Germany; 26 acres. 

BELKNAP W. Princeton; agent Davis' sewing machine; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 

BEMAN JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1S50. 

BENNETT ELIZA Mrs. Princeton; Pres; from Ireland 1849. 

BENSON JOHN, Sec. g; P.O. Princeton; switchman; Luth; from Sweden; 3 acres. 

BENSON JOHN 0. Yardman C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

BENSON PETER, Farmer; P.O. Princeton. 

BERGMAN FREDRICK, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; Luth; from Germany. 

BERRY A. D. Princeton; printer, job office. 

BEST A. C. Princeton, marble cutter. 

BETZ PHILIP, Princeton; cabinetmaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 1859. 

BETZ WILLIAM C. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 1859. 

BIDELMAN JOHN, Princeton; retired; from N. J. 

BIEL E. Princeton; prop. " Penny Store;" from Germany 1875. 

BIERMAN FREDRICK, Princeton; retired; from Germany. 

BIERMAN JNO. F. Laborer; Princeton; Dem; from Germany. 

BILES T. E. Princeton; lumberman; Rep. 

BISHOP H. Mrs. Princeton; millinery; from Conn. 

BJORK E. P., P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

BJORK JOHN A. Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

BLACKLER ALBERT, Princeton; drug clerk; from Conn. 

BLACKLER E. A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; from N.J. 

BLACKFORD ENOCH, Princeton; printer. Republican oifict; Rep; from Ky. 

BLYDEN A. Mrs. Princeton; dress maker; Episcopalian; from N.Y. 

BODINE WILLIAM, P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

BOGGS A. C. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from W. Va.; 232 ac. val. $20,000. 

BOGGS W, J. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Va. ; 80 acres. 

BOLBUCK CHARLES Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Luth; Germany; 50 acres. 

BOLLIG PETER, Princeton; saloon keeper; from Germany. 



180 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

BOLTON WILLTAM, employee plow facton-; from Ireland, 1856. 

BOLTWOOD HENRY L. Principal of Princeton High School; born Amherst, Mass. 
June 17, 1S31; came to this county 1S67; Rep; Cong: owns house and lots. val. $3. 000; 
graduated at Amherst College 1S53; taught in high schools and academies in Maine, New 
Hampshire and Massachusetts till 1S63; in business in New York 1S63; in sanitary com- 
mission 1S64-65; taught public school in Griggsville, 111. 1S65 to 1S67; since Aug. 1S67 
principal of Princeton High School; ordained as Chaplain 1S64 but was not mustered in; 
married Helen E. Field of Charlemont, Mass. July 31, 1S55; one son. 

BOOTH I. H. Princeton; agt. farm machinery ; Rep; from Ohio. 

BODLESON NELSON, Princeton, laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

BOWEN \VM. Sec. 13, Ayer's farm; P.O. Princeton; miner; Dem; Calh; Eng. 

BOWERS Z. B. Princeton; ins. agt.; Dem; from Conn. 

BOWLBY D. R. music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876. 

BOWLBY E. T. Princeton; music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876. 

BO\VLBY \V. W. music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876. 

BO\YLBY S. T. music teacher; Rep; Meth; from Ohio 1S76. 

BOYD ALEX. Princeton; ins. agt.; from IlL 

BOYD C. S. Princeton; retired; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1S44. 

BOYD DAVID, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 

BOYD E. D. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Kep; from 111. 

BOYD J.A.S. S. Princeton; prop, billiard hall; Rep; from 111. 

BOYD JOHN M. Princeton; labore;; Rep; from N.J. 1S54. 

BOYD W. L. baggage-master C. B. & Q. R. R.; Princeton; Rep; from N.Y. 1854. 

BR.\DFORD D. G. Rev. Princeton; pastor Pres. church; from Penn. 

BR.VDFORD D. M. elk. Farmers' Nat. Bank; Princeton; Rep; from Penn. 

BRADLEY CHARLES, Princeton; trader. 

BRAINARD H. J. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Epis. from Ohio. 

BRANDON ALEXANDER, Sheriff of Bureau Co.; Princeton; bom Darke Cu. Ohio, 
Dec. 1S32; came to this county in 1849; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, val. $3. 000; 
Sheriff Brandon enlisted in Co. H. 12th Regt. I. V. I. in 1S61 as private, and was promoted 
to the Captaincy of his Co. in 1S64; served till July 10, 1S65, was honorably discharged; 
married Lucinda Campbell Nov. 1866, who was born in Bureau Co. 111. 1846; three children. 

BRANDON WILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

BR.AUGHT FRANCIS, Princeton; printer; Dem; from 111. 

BRAUGHT W. M. Princeton; painter; Dem; from IH. 

BREED SIMON P., M.D. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

BREWER JOHN A. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from N.Y. 1S54. 

BRIERLY SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton. 

BRIGGS E. P. Princeton; insurance agent; Dem; from Mass. 

BROKAW ANTHONY, Princeton; carpenter. 

BROKAW IS.AAC, Princeton; weaver; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 1S40. 

BROKAW I. O. Princeton; assistant postmaster; Rep; from 111. 

BROOKIE .ARTHUR, Princeton; prop, restaurant; Dem; Epis; from Mo. 

BROWN ALBERT, P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

BROWN CHARLES, Princeton; clerk; Rep; from 111. 

BROWN CHARLES, Princeton; house painter; Dem. 

BROWN CHAS. E. Princeton; mechanic; Rep; from Mass. 

BROWN GEORGE, Sec. 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born 1S12. 

BROWN JOHN, Princeton; merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 

BROWN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from 111. 

BROWN VIRGIL H. Rev. Princeton; pastor 1st Meth. church; from Ohio. 

BRUER WILLIAM, Princeton; tailor; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i860. 

BRYANT A. Jr. P.O.Princeton; nurseryman; Rep. 

BRYANT ARTHUR, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

BRYANT E. W. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; Cong; from 111. 

BRYANT J. H. Sec 21; P.O. Princeton; Dem. 



BUREAU COUNTY: PRINCETON TOWNSHIP. 181 

BRYANT E. R. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; born in Mass. on Nov. 2, 1823, came to tiiis 
Co. in 1835; Dem; Epis; owns 1000 acres of land, valued at $40,000; one of the earliest settlers, 
and a very heavy stock raiser; married Ellen McDuffie, on May 7, 1862, in Arispie, Bureau 
Co. Ill; five children blessed their union, four boys and one girl, all of whom are now living. 

BRYANT J. P., Princeton; architect; Rep; from 111. 

BRYANT L. R., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

BRYANT M. Mrs. Princeton; Pres; born N.Y., came to 111. 1839. 

BUBACH JOHN G., P.O. Princeton; nurseryman; Rep; Cong; from Penn; 70 acres, $IJ,000. 

BUCK J. S. Princeton; general agent C. H. McCormick; Rep; from Penn. 

BUDD WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from New Jersey, 1854. 

BUNYAN EDWARD, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

BURK CHARLES, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden, 1874. 

BURK JOHN, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1867. 

BURGMAN B. A. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

BURR C. N. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Conn. 

BUSCH FRED. Princeton; shoemaker. 

BUSHNELL CADY J. Prop. American House; Princeton; Dem; N.Y. 

BUSWELL N. C. Princeton; prop, livery stable; Rep; from Vt. 1856. 

BUTTS GEO. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

BUTTS GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeion; farmer; Rep. 

BUTTS WILLIAM, Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

/^ANNON JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Dem: Christian. 

^ CAMERON S. P. Princeton; milkman; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 

CAMPBELL FORD, Princeton; teamster; Ind; Pres; from'Ireland. 

CAMPBELL JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Ind; from Penn. 

CAMPBELL WM. F. Princeton; grocery clerk; from 111. 

CAMPBELL, W. JL. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. 111. on July 27, 
1848. Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land. 

CAREY RUFUS Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Mass. 1837. 

CAREY WARREN, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

CAREY LEMUEL P. Sec. 4: farmer; P.O. Princeton; Ind; Pres; from Mass; 240 acres. 

CARLSON A. M. Princeton; employee nursery; from Sweden. 

CARPENTER CHARLES, Sec. 3; farmer; P.O.Princeton; Rep; Cong; lives with mother. 

CARPENTER J. I. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vermont; 2,000 ac. 

CARPENTER MARTHA Miss, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; Christian; lives with mother. 

CARR J. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Ireland. 

CARR OREN, employee of planing mill; Princeton: Luth; Rep; from 111. 

CARSE R. Mrs. widow, Princeton. 

CARSTEN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 17; laborer; P.O.Princeton; Luth; from Germany. 

CARTER GEO. A. Princeton; agricultural dealer; Rep; Cong; from Ohio. 

CARTER MILTON, Princeton; trav. agt. windmills; Rep; Cong: from Ohio. 

CASS LINCOLN, Princeton; farmer. 

CATTELL A. D. Mrs. Princeton; Epis; from Penn. 

CAUFFMAN ALBERT, Princeton; machinist^ Rep; from Penn. 

CAUFFMAN CHARLES, Butcher; Princeton; Dem; from Penn. 

CHALGREN ANDREW, Princeton: laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

CHAMBERLAIN L. T. Mrs. Widow; Princeton; Pres; from Mass. 1837. 

CHAPLER C. H. Princeton; stone mason: Rep; from Germany, 1854. 

CHAPMAIS' A, SCOTT, Dentist, Princeton; born in Medina Co. Ohio, Aug. 17, 1S39; 
came to this county in 1845; Rep; Cong; h s been established in his profession at Princeton 
since 1869; married Miss Melissa Fisher, Dec. 1S61; three children. 

CHAPMAN A. S. Sr. Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vermont 1845. 

CHARLES DAVID, P.O. Princeton; farmer, Sec. —; born Iowa. 

CHARLES JACOB, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Indiana; 240 acres. 



182 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

CHASE JNO. R. Princeton; employee Princeton House; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. 

CHASE L. P. Princeton; teamster; Rep. 

CHASE LAWRENCE, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Meth; from 111. 

CHUSUEL MICHAEL, Laborer, Dem; Luth; from Penn. 

CHRISTI ANSON PETER, Sec. 6;P.O. Princeton; farmer, Luth; from Germany; 5 acres. 

CHRITZMAN GEO. Princeton; employee Princeton M'f'g. Co; Dem; from Pa. 

CHRITZMANGEO. Princeton, molder; Dem; Prot; from Penii. 

CHRITZMAN JACOB, Princeton; vice-president Princeton MTg. Co; Dem; from Penn. 

CHRISTEY HENRY, Princeton; barber; Rep; from.Ind. 

CHOLL FREDERICK, Princeton; employee bakery; from Germany. 

CLAPP SETH C. Mrs. widoiv; Princeton; Cong; from Mass. 

CLARK JANE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; CongI from Mass. 

CLARK MILLS C. Princeton; trader; Rep; from Penn. 

CLARQUIST JOHN, Princeton: merchant; from Sweden. 

CLOUGH JERRY, Princeton; teamster; Rep. 

COBB C. M. Princeton; drug clerk; Rep; from Me. 

CODDINGTON FRANK, Princeton; farmer. 

COHEN NATHAN, Princeton; Dem; from England. 

COLBERG A. E. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

COLESBERRY C. S. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Epis; from England. 

COLDEWE A. Princeton; painter; from Germany. 

COLSON M. Princeton; employee nursery; S. Mission; from Sweden. 

COLTON ALBY S. Sec. 14; farmer, lives with C. D. Colton; Rep; Cong; from Ills. 

COLTON B. P., son of C. D. Colton, Princeton; trader; Rep. 

COLTON C. D. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 160 acres. 

COLTON CHAS. H. Sec. 14; lives with C. D. Colton; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 

COLVER EDWARD, Carpenter and Builder, Princeton; born in Allentown, Pa. May 
29, 1831; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Prot; married Hannah D. Webb, June 6, 1854; 
she was born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. April 14, 1838; died April 18, 1876; has four 
children living, three girls and one boy; has lost one boy and one girl. 

CONROY MICHAEL, Princeton; foundryman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland, 1862. 

COOK ALANSON, Princeton; mason; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. 

COOK CHARLES W. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills. 

COOK HENRY, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 185 acres. 

COOK J. W. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from Penn. in 1S43. 

COOK LiUCY, widow of Caleb, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Mass, on July 22, 1806; 
came to this county in 1834; Cong; owns 4S0 acres of land; was married Jan. 3, 1830; 
eight children blessed their union, of whom four are now living; Mr. Caleb Cook was born 
in West Hampton, Mass. Sept. 15, 1807; died March z8, 1867; they were among the very 
earliest settlers of this county. 

COOK LEONORA Miss, Princeton; teacher; from Ills. 

COOK THEODORE, Princeton; miller Sower's mill; Rep; from Germany. 

COOK W. H. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from JJew Jersey, 1855. 

COOPER T. J. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Vt. 

COOPER V. S. Princeton; >eweler; Rep; MeUi. Epis; from Penn. 

CORBETT JAMES, Princeton; retired; Detn; Pres; from Penn. 1848. 

COREY RUFUS, Princeton; deputy sherifT; Rep; Bapt; from N. Y. 

CORNELL J. W. Princeton; gunsmith; Dem; from N. Y. 1849. 

CORSS POLLY B. Mrs. P.O. Princeton; born N. H. Nov. 1S13; came to this county 
in 1832; Christopher T. Corss, her husband, came from Mass. to this county in 1831; died 
June 9, 1867. 

COSGROVE FRANK, Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

COSIER D. B. employee lumberyard, Rep; from Conn. 

COX BENJAMIN F. Livery, sale and feed stable, Princeton; born in Windsor Co. Vt. 
March 1835; came to this county 1862; Dem; owns house, lots and stable, val. $5,000; mar- 
ried Mary A. Freeman, Dec. 31, 1857; three children. 




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COTTLE J. R. Grocer; Rep; from England. 

COWEN E. M. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y. 

CROCKER JOSEPH, Princeton; stairbuilder; Dem; from New Brunswick. 

CROSSLEY FRANK, Princeton; telegraph operator; Rep; Christian; from Ohio. 

CROSSLEY GEO. Princeton; prop. Princeton City Mills; Rep; Christian; from Ohio 1854. 

CROSSLEY GEO. "W., M.D. Physician and Surgeon. Princeton; born in Clermont Co. 

Ohio, Feb. 1838; came to this county in 1854; Rep; graduated at Jefferson Medical College, 

Philadelphia, March, 1S61; served as assistant surgeon in the 57th III. Regiment three years; 

practiced his profession in Princeton the last eleven years; has been coroner of Bureau Co. 

two terms; married Clara L. Agard, March 1866; two children. 
CROSSLEY THOMAS, Princeton; engineer flouring mill; Rep; from Ohio 1855. 
CRITTENDEN JOHN, retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
CULBERG N. P. Princeton; nurseryman; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
CULVER E. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 

CURTIS CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 10; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Denmark. 
CURTIS EGBERT, Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass: 1854. 
CURTIS HENRY, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1859. 
CUSIC A. Li. Dealer in Boots and Shoes, Princeton, 111; was born in Bureau Co. 111. Jan. 6, 

1845; married Miss S. J. Brown, of Princeton, 111. Jan. ir, 1871; have one child; served one 

year and a half in the 12th I. V. I., Co. I; Rep; Meth. 
CUSIC B. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio. 
CUSIC OSCAR, Princeton; clerk for Rosenstraus; from 111. 
GUSHING C. G. Druggist; Princeton; Rep; N.Y. 

"pxAHLIN INGAR Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

-"-^ DANLEY JOHN T. Sec. g; P.O. Princeton; farmer and dairy; Rep; Pres; from 111. 

DANLEY C. H. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer and dairy; Rep; Meth; from 111; 190 acres. 

DAVIS A. L. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; SiDiritualist; from Penn. 

DAVIS CHAS. S. Princeton; Rep; born in Clinton Co., Iowa, 1S55. 

DAVIS FERDINAND S. Retired Farmer, Princeton; born in Madison Co. N.Y. Oct. 3, 

1S15; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Spiritualist; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 

$9,000; married Betsey P. Marsh, Nov. 10, 1847, she was born in Farmington, Warren "Co. 

Penn. April 3, 1825; has acted for several years as Road Commissioner and School Director in 

Bureau Tp; four children, two boys and two girls. 
DAVIS J. L. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y. 1856. 
DAVIS JOHN N. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; constable; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y.; 11 acres. 
DAVIS M. I. Princeton; lumber dealer; Dem; from Penn. 
DAVIS JANE Mrs. widow, Princeton. 

DAKIN P. R., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; from Ohio. 
DAY JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from England. 
DAYTON S. Mrs. Princeton; widow. 
DEAN DANIEL H. Job Printer, Princeton; born in Cheshire Co., N. H. Jan. 1834, came 

to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Lib; owns house and lots, value $1,500; married Elva A. Masters, 

July 4, 1869; second marriage; had eight children, four living. 
DEAN LIZZIE Miss, Princeton; teacher; from 111. 
DEE ELIJAH, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 
DEE JOSEPH, Princeton; piano tuner; Epis; from England, 1872. 
DEE WILLIAM, Princeton; laborer. 
DeGROFF JOHN R. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in N.Y. in 1833. came to 

Bureau Co. in lS6r; Rep; Cong; owns igo acres of land, valued at $9,500; married Miss 

Elizabeth A. Stoutenburg, of Dutchess Co. N.Y. in 1855; one child. 
DEIPT LEONARD, Princeton; laborer; from Germany. 
DELANO CLARENCE, Princeton; grocery clerk; Dem; from Mass. 
DELANO J. H. Princeton; grocer; Dem; from Mass. 
DERBYSHIRE A. S. Princeton; carpenter; Rep. 
DERNHAM F. Princeton; clothier; from Germany. 
DERNHAM H. Princeton; clerk, F. Dernham; from Ohio. 



186 VOTEKS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

DeROSE L., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

DeROSE ROBERT, Sec. 27, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from New Jersey; 160 acres. 

DILLON CHARLES, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Md. 

DRAM.\N HENRY, Princeton; cooper; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

DILLON JOSEPH, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Md. 

DIRKS RICHARD, Princeton; barber; Dem. 

DOE JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Mass; 540 acres; 

DOLAN MICHAEL, Princeton; restaurant; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 42 acres. 

DOLAN MICHAEL, Packer, Princeton City Mills; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

DONALDSON ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

DOOLITTLE J. O. Princeton; dairyman; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1S31. 

DORAN JOHANNA Mrs. Princeton; widow; Cath; from Ireland, 1S5S. 

DOUGLASS E. M. Farmer. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; born St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. Sept. 
5, 1823, came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 208 acres, value S13.000; has held office 
of County Treasurer; married H. Fisk, June 3, i860; four children; father, John H. Doug- 
lass, resides with him, born Washington Co. N.Y. 1794, 82 years of age. 

DOUGL.\SS J. H., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

DOWNER HERBERT J. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from 111. 

DOWNER O. Princeton; cooper; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1851. 

DOWNING EDWIN, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

DOWNING E. lives with father, Sec. 20 

DOWNING H. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

DOWNING MARY A. Mrs. Princeton; from N.Y. 

DUNBAR CHAS. J. Princeton: jeweler; Rep. 

DUNBAR E. B. Princeton; book-keeper; Rep; from Maine. 

DUNBAR FRANK F. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Cong; from Maine, 1S71. 

DUNBAR O. H. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Maine, 1855. 

DUNBAR S. M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from N.Y. 1835. 

DUNCAN HENRY H. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 

DUNCAN JOHN, Princeton; marble finisher; Luth; from England. 

DUNHAM LUCY S. Miss, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; daughter of Mrs. E. S. Lovejoy; Ills. 

DUNHAM MARY B. Miss, Sec. 15; P,0. Princeton; daughter of Mrs. E. S. Lovejoy; Ills. 

DUNN CATHARINE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio. 

DUNN EDWIN, Princeton; billiard hall; Rep; from Penn. 

DUNN WILSON, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

DUNTON A. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep. 

DUPLAIN C. Mrs. Millinery and confectionery; from France. 

DURFEE ANDREW, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 

DURFEE GEO. Princeton; retired; from N.Y. 

DURFEE JAMES, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from N.Y.; Rep; Cong. 

DURKS R. B. Princeton; barber; Dem; from Germany. 

DYKE DANIEL, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

DYKE N. A. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

"PANST DANIEL, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 

EARL HIRAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Disciple; from New Jersey. 
EARL WM. E. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from New Jersey. 
EASTMAN WARREN, See. 30; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
EASTMAN WM. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Ohio. 

EATON ANDREW J. farmer, Sees. 23 and 24; P.O. Princeton; Dem; from N.H.; 317 acres. 
EATON LEWIS M., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Bureau Co. 111. 
EATON TRUMAN W., P.O. Princeton; clerk; Rep; Cong; from N. H. 
ECKROTH ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Sweden, 1852. 
ECK FRANK, Princeton; night operator C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; from Sweden. 
ECKELS FRANCIS J. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 1857. 



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EUKEAtJ COFNTY: PEINCETON TOWNSHIP. 187 

ECKELS JAMES S. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Cumberland Co. Penn. Dec. 7. 
1827; came to this county 1857; Dam; Pre'*; owns house and lot, val. $2. 000; of the firm 
Peters, Eckels & Kyle; married Margaret D. Herron, 1854, who was born Cumberland Co. 
Penn. Dec. 24, 1831; four children. 

EDICK AUSTIN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Ohio, 1844. 

EDICK NANCY Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from N.Y. 1845. 

EDLEFSON CASPER, Sec. 17; laborer; P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Denmark. 

EDWARDS ANDREW P. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on March 17, 
1846; came to this county in 1869; Dem; Luth; rents 200 acres of land. 

EDWARDS RICHARD, Princeton; Pastor of Cong. Church; Rep; from Wales. 

ECHENFELDER JOHN, Princeton; mason; Rep; Luth; from Germany, 

EGBLAT ELOUS, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

EICKMIER ANNA. Mrs. widow; Luth; from Germany. 

EISCRSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

EKDAL — , Princeton; retired; Luth; from Sweden. 

ELDRIDGE CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 

ELLIOTT C. P. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Christian; from 111. 

ELLIOTT ISAAC H. Col. Farmer, Sec. 14; Princeton; 320 acres; Rep; 111; three sons. 

ELLIOTT JOHN, Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio. 

ELLIOTT SIMON, Princeton; trader; Ind; from Ohio. 

ELLIOTT SAMUEL R. Farmer; Princeton; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Sept. i, 1824: 
came to this county in 1S54; Dem; Christian; owns house and lot and 253 acres, 
value §20,000; residence, cor. of North and Dover streets; married Elizabeth Heaton, 1S54; 
born Trumbull county, Ohio, June i, 182S; family of two daughters and one son. 

ELLTS JAMES H. Real Estate and Insurance, Princeton; born in Green Co. Ohio, 
Nov. 25, i8j5; came to this county in i86g; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land in 
Nebraska, value §3,000; enlisted in Company 13, I4gth Ohio Vol. in 1S64; served to .the / 
close of the war; honorably discharged; has been connected with public schools for ten /^ 
years, five of the time Principal; married Sarah E. Lindberry, Oct. 26, 1871; one daughter, 
Eva May. 

ELLIS JOHN Rev, Princeton; pastor M.E. Church; Rep; from Mass. 

ELLIS P. A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Cong; from Ohio, 1841. ». 

ELSER J. J. Princeton; music dealer; Rep; Luth; from Ohio. 

ELSER J. W. Rev. Princeton; pastor Luth. Ch; Rep; from Ohio. 

ENGSTROM JOHANNA Mrs. widow, Princeton; Luth; from Sweden, 1S64. 

ENDNER HENRY, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany. 

ENDNER WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y. 

EPPERSON HARRISON, Princeton; grain merchant; Dem; from Ohio. 

EPPERSON T. H. Princeton; clerk in drugstore; Dem; from HI. 

ERICKSON JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

EVANS W. S. Princeton; retired farmer. 

EVERETT A. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

EVERETT CARRIE Miss, Princeton; school teacher; Cong; from 111. 

EVERETT LOUISA Miss, Princeton; school teacher; Cong; from 111. 

EVERETT J. S. Princeton; ret. carpenter; Rep; , Cong; from Mass. 1837. 

EVERT JACOB, Sec. 5; renter; P.O. Princeton; Luth; from Germany; 30 acres. 

EXELBY RICHARD, Princeton; music dealer; Rep; from England. 

EXNER JNO. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents Gosse's farm; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

EWING EDWIN, Ticket Agt. C. B. & Q.R.R.; Princeton; Dem; from Penn. 

"PAGERCRANS ALFRED, jeweler; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Ills. 

^ FAGERSTROM CHAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. 

FAGERCRANS P. jeweler; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

FAGERCRANS & CO. Jewelers, and cany a large stock of Silverware, and every- 
thing usually found in a first-class house of this line; established ini852 at Princeton; 
carry a stock of $12,000. 

FAHLBERG JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden. 



188 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

FAIRFIELD ELLA Miss, clerk, Gonterman & Co; from Ills. 

FAIS PAUL, Princeton; clerk, clothing store; Dem; from Germany. 

FARGO ISAAC, Rev. Bapt. Clergyman; Princeton; born Salem, Conn., Jan. lo, 1817; 
came to this Co. 1874; educated at Madison University, N.Y.; ordained at Mt. Morris, N.Y. 
July, 1S45; married Miss Elizabeth Chapman in N.Y. City, May 11, 1846; has served as 
Pastor thirty-one years; seventeen in Western N.Y.; came to Ills. 1862; Pastor in Gales- 
burg and Lamoille, 111., and Lake Mills, Wis; present Pastor of Bapt. Church, Princeton; 
three children; eldest is wife of Rev. E. P. Bartlett, of Lamoille; Geo. T. Fargo is settled in 
Lake Mills, Wis.; Kate K. is attending High School at Princeton. 

FARMER EBEN W. Sec. 26; Princeton; farm hand; Rep; from N. Y. 

FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK, Princeton; E. R. Virden, Pres; Clark Gray, Cash. 

FARWELL ROBT. Princeton; attorney; from Ohio. 

FAVOR ROBERT, Princeton; lawyer; Dem. 

FAWCETT CHARLES, Princeton; clerk, Exp. office; Rep; from Ohio. 

FAWCETT J. H. Princeton; agent American Express Co; Rep; from Ohio. 

FEAR B. C. Princeton; dry goods store; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Md. 1867. 

FEGHTLY JACOB, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Penn. 

FELLOWS E. B. Princeton; upholsterer; Rep; from N. Y. 

FELLOWS W. S. Princeton; harness-maker; Rep; from N. H. 

FERRELL C. W. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; tenter; Rep; Pres; from Ohio. 

FERRIS B. S. was born October I, 1831, at Ferrisburg, Vermont. He graduated at the old 
Vergennes Academy, then under the principalship of B. B. Allen, A. M. After spending four 
years on his father's farni, he concluded that the " Great West" offered a broader and more 
congenial field of labor for young men. He came to Princeton in the Spring of 1855, 
purchased and improved over two thousand acres of land near the village of Providence. In 
1857, he engaged in the Real Estate business, locating, buying and selling lands in Illinois, 
Minnesota and Missouri, in connection with Insurance, which he conducted until the Spring 
of 1861. He then entered into private banking with his brother, under the firm name of B. 
S. Ferris & Co. In 1863, he started a private bank in the north part of town, under the 
name of Ferris Brothers, which was changed in 1874 to the Farmers' National Bank. They 
controlled this institution until 1876. In 1865, the bank, under the control of B. S. Ferris & 
Co. was changed to the First National Bank of Princeton, Mr. Ferris President; this position 
he still holds. In 1867, they erected a fine brick building on Main Street. The capital 
stock is $105,000, surplus $25,000. Mr. Ferris, April 4, 1871, was married to Miss Lizzie 
M. Baxter, of Castleton, Vermont. He has always been an earnest Republican, contributing 
liberally of his ample means during the late war. He brought from his New England home 
habits of temperance and industry, which have always been prominent traits in his character. 
For years, Mr. Ferris has been a member in good standing in the Masonic and Odd Fellows 
Lodges. ' 

FERRIS BENJ. Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 1873. 

FERRIS H. H. Princeton; stock dealer, Colorado; Rep; from Vt. 

FERRIS W. W. Princeton; cashier Farmers' Nat. Bank; Rep; from Vt. 

FETROW GEO. Princeton ; blacksmith; Rep; from 111. 

FETROW JOSEPH, Princeton; employee lumber yard; Rep; from Penn. 1857. 

FETROW R. from Penn. 

FIEBER ANTHONY, Princeton; restaurant, confectionery and cigars; Ind; from Germany. 

FIELD GEO. W. lives with father, Sec. lo; medical student; from N.Y. 

FIELD HARRY C. Sec. 3;' P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Mass. 

FIELLIN NILS, Princeton; carriage and wagon maker; Rep; from Sweden. 

FINN J. T. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 

FINN JOHN T. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.; owns 50 acres. 

FINN MARIA B. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from N.Y.; 100 ac. $6,000. 

FINNELL E. C. Princeton; agt. Singer S. M.; Rep; from Va. 1869. 

FISHER A. Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

FISHER AARON, Princeton; grain dealer; Dem; from Ohio. 

FISHER AMOS, Princeton; grain dealer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

FISHER EDWARD, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from 111. 

FISHER DARIUS Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Penn. 1848. 

FISHER J. M. Princeton; grain merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 



BUEEAU COUNTY: PRINCETON TOWNSHIP. 189 

FISHER W. H. Princeton; clerk Fisher & Co.; Rep; from 111. 

FISK F. Princeton; prop, training stable; from N.Y. 

FITZMAURICE T. A. C. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from Mass. 

FLANDERS J. Princeton; broker. 

FLEMMING O. H. Princeton; portrait painter; from Germany 1864. 

FLINT MILAN, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 

FOLSON JOHN, Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

FORD E. G. Princeton: turner; Rep; from Mass. 1872. 

FORD G. R. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Mass. 

FORSAITH G. W. Princeton; clerk grocery; Dem; from N.H. 

FOSTER D. J. Princeton; clerk bookstore; from 111. 

FOSTER R. B. Princeton; bookstore; Rep; from Mass. ^ 

FRANK WM, lives with Jno. Exner, Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ger. 

FRANKENBERGER WILLIAM, Princeton; retired; Dem. 

FREEMAN C. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; came to 111. 1845. 

FREED HANNAH Mrs. widow; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

FREDRICKSON CHARLEY, Princeton; tailor; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

FRENTZEL WILLIAM, Princeton; groceryman; Dem; from Germany. 

FREUL S. A. Mrs. S. Luth; from Sweden. 

FROST B. C. Mrs. Princeton; widow; Christian; from Ohio. 

FROST LEVI, Princeton; brick mason; Dem. 

FULLER JOEL G. Mason; from N. H.; Rep. 

/~*ARMAN SAMUEL, Princeton; miller; Rep; Christian; from New Jersey. 

^^ GARVIN MARY Mrs. Princeton; widow; Meth; from Penn. 

GAIiER ADAM P. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio, in 1817, came to 

Bureau Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $24,000; married Miss Matilda 

Allen, of Ohio; three children. 
GALER GEO. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; Farmer, rents; Rep; wife and two children. 
GAULTRE ALFRED, Princeton; carpenter; from New Jersey. 
GERBITZ MARY Mrs. Princeton; widow; Ger. Luth; from Germany, 1858. 
GIBONS C. H. Princeton; carpenter; Ind; Bapt; from Penn. 1852. 
GIBONS ROBERT R. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born in Lehigh Co. Penn. Dec. 7, 

1840, came to this Co. 1857; Dem; Christian; of the firm of Stipp & Gibons; has been police 

magistrate eight years; married M. M. Thomson, 1862, who was born in Princeton, 111. May 

15, 1842; one child. 
GIBSON HENRY, Princeton; student; Rep; Cong; from Mo. 
GILCHRIST A. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian church. 
GILCHRIST FINLEY, lives with A. C. Gillchrist. 
GILLET WALTER W. Salesman; Rep; from Mich. 
GLYNN JOHN, Princeton; gas fitter; Cath; from Ireland. 
GLIDDEN B. H. Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Me. 
GLLADDING JAS. W. Princeton; painter; Rep; from Conn. 1855. 
GOETZ A. H. Princeton; fresco painter; Ger. Luth; from Prussia. 
GOIN MILES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Illinois. 
GOLTRA A. V. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Pres; from New Jersey, 1876. 
GONTERMAN J. H. Princeton; Gonterman & Co. dry goods; Bapt. from 111. 
GOODSPEED M. L. Princeton; sewing machine agent; Rep; from Mass. 1840. 
GOSSE ANDREW, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France. 
GOSSE FRANK, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Illinois. 
GOSSE J. P. Princeton; Woodruff & Gosse, druggists; Dem; from 111. 
GOULD FRANK, Princeton; cashier 1st national bank; Ind; from N.Y. 
GOVE DAVID A., M.D. Princeton; physician; Dem; from 111. 
GRAY JOHN, Princeton; teamster; from Ohio; ^^ acre. 
GREEN C. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; fanner; Dem. 



190 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

GREEN D. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

GREEN OLIVER, P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

GKEENAMIRE SOLOMON, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1856. 

GREENAMOKE C, P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

GRIFFITH J. H.Princeton; laborer. 

GRIFFITH P. H. Nursery and Flowers, Princeton; born in Ireland, May, 1814; came to 
thi'i county in 1857; Rep; Cath; owns five acres; Mr. Griffith is proprietor of Oakland 
Nursery, propar;ator and dealer — wholesale and retail — in General Nursery Stock; was for- 
merly engaged in nursery l)usiness in Westchester Co. N. Y.; family of two boys and three 
girls. 

GRIFFITH WILLIAM P. Princeton; laborer. 

GRIM li. Princeton; barber; Ind; Meth; from Penn. 

GRIMES E. M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Ohio, 1856. 

GRIMES WILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills. 

GROSSMANN BERNHARD A. Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; mason; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

GUS TIN A. J. Traveling agent, saddlery hardware; Rep; from Indiana. 

GUSTIN M. H. Princeton; harness-maker; Rep; from Ohio, 1858. 

GUST IN T. G. Princeton; harness-maker; from Indiana. 

T_T AAG ANDREW, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Pres; from Germany. 

•'^ HAEDQUIST JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HALL C. P. Princeton; Ass't Prin. High School; Rep; Cong; from N. H. 1870. 

HAMILTON JAMES, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem: Pres; from Ireland; five acres. 

HAMLIN W. A. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Mass. 

H.'VMMOND REUBEN J. Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Pres; from Ills. 

HANOVER JULIUS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mass. 

HANDEL MICHAEL, Princeton; saloon; from Germany. 

HANDSAKER ALLEN, Princeton; teamster; Dem; Christian; from England, 1S69. 

HANDSAKER ARTHUR, Princeton; janitor at jail; Epis; from England. 

HANSON ANDREW, Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HANSON H. G. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1868. 

HANSON II. Princeton; shoemaker; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HANSON PETER XISS, Sec. iS; P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Denmark; Luth. 

HANSON NELS. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden. 

HANSON RICHARD D. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong. 240 acres. 

HARPIN HENRY, Princeton; Book-keeper; Rep; Epis; from England. 

PIARRIS E. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 1855. 

HARRIS JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from England. 

H.^RRIS JAMES Jr. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from Iowa. 

HARRIS R. S. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 

HARRIS THOS. J. Princeton; baker; Rep; England. 

HARRIS & COTTLE, Wholesale Dealers in Crackers and Confectionery, and Retailers 
of Groceries; business established in 1866; are among the solid institutions of the city. 

HARRISON ABRAM, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Miss. 

HARRISON R. D. Princeton; farmer. 

HARRISON THOMA.S, Princeton; artist; Rep. 

HASELETT THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres. 

HATCHER J. H. Princeton; merchant; Dem; Christian; from Ky. 

HAUBOLD CHAS. F. Princeton; cigar manufacturer; from Germany. 

H.'\UBOLD GUSTAVE, Princeton; cigar manufacturer; Dem; from Germany. 

HAUTER F. Princeton; barber; from 111. 

HAUTER NICK, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Germany. 

H.A.YES FREDRICK, Princeton; farmer; Ind; from 111. 

HEATON N. D. Princeton'; farmer; Ind; from Ohio 1S66. 

HED JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from 111. 



BUEEAXJ COUNTY: PRINCETON TOWNSHIP. 191 

HEISER U. D. Princeton; miller; Dem; Luth; from Penn. 1864. 

HEMMING WILLIAM, Princeton; prop. Princeton House; Dem; from Penn. 1846. 

HENDELE MICHAEL, Princeton; laborer. 

HENDERSON THOS. J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born in Haywood Co. Tenn- 
Nov. 29, 1824; came to this county 1867; Rep; serving as M.C. from the 6th Congressional 
District of Illinois; was Colonel of the Ii2th I. V. I. served from enlistment to close of war! 
came to Illinois at the age of 11 years; married Miss Henrietta Butler, at Wyoming, Stark 
Co., 111., May 2q, 1849. 

HENDERSON O. H. Princeton; employee nursery; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

HENDERSON WALTER L. Attorney, Princeton; born in Ohio, Nov. 16, 1848. 

HENDERSON WILLIAM C. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 146 ac 

HENDRICKS S. A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Bapt; from Penn. 

HERRICK F. M. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Me. 

HERRON JAMES J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born Cumberland Co. Penn, Sept. 15, 
1836; came to this county 1862; Ind. Dem; graduate of Albany Law School in 1857; mem- 
ber of the lower house of the 29th General Assembly; re-elected to the 30th; married Beckie 
S. Hunnon, July 3, 1857, who was born May 7, 1839; five children. 

HETHRINGTON THOS., P.O. Princeton; laborer. 

HILLOCK JAMES, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from N.Y. 1864. 

HILL N. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Rep; from N.Y, 1875. 

HINZE CHARLES, Princeton; music dealer; Dem; from Germany. 

HINSDALE S. D. Mrs. widow; Meth. Epis; from N.Y. 1856. 

HIRSEMAN JULIUS, Princeton; tailor; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1870. 

HIRTH C. A. Princeton; constable; Rep; from Prussia. 

HITCHCOCK W. Princeton; training stable; from 111. 

HOCK HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

HOCK JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. May 11, 1845; came to 
this county nn 1862; Dem; religion, no preference; owns 36 acres of land, valued at 
$1,800; has a family of one child; his wife was Nancy M. Clark, of Manlius, Bureau Co. Ill; 
she was born June 12, iS^iO, married 1868. 

HOCK T. T., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

HODGMAN R. Princeton; civil engineer; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 

HOLCOMB C. C. Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Conn. 

HOLCOMB HIRAM C. Sec. 8; P.O.Princeton; carpenter; R'ep; from Conn; 10 acres. 

HOLCOMB H. C. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Conn. 

HOLLAND MICHAEL, Princeton; laborer. 

HOLLAND N. C. Sec. 20; laborer; Rep. 

HOLLO WAY T. C. Princeton; pr. city mills; Dem; from Ohio. 

HOLM JNO. Princeton; bricklayer; Rep; from Sweden. 

HOLM NILS, Princeton; mason; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HOLMES ELLEN Mrs. widow. Princeton; Pres; from England. 

HOLMES J. C, Pr. City House; Rep; from N. Y. 

HOLMES ROBERT, Princeton; bricklayer. » 

HOLMES THOMAS M. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from 111. 

HOLMSTROM A. Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HOLQUIST C. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

HOLMSTROM CHARLES L. Sec. 6; P.O.Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden. 

HOLMSTROM L. J. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on Feb. 3, 1826; 
came to this county in 1864; married Kaise Anderson in the same year; Rep; Luth. 

HOPPLER GEO. Princeton; saloon; Dem; from Germany 1848. 

HORTON F. Sen. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Epis; from R. I. 1S55. 

HORTON W. F. Princeton; farmer; born R. I. in 1837; came to this county in 1854. 

HOTCHKISS J. W. Princeton; carriage dealer. 

HOWE JOHN, Marble dealer; Rep; Christian; from 111. 

HOWELL Harvey, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio 186S. 

HUBER A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Germany. 



192 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

HUDNUT WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 

IIUEBSCHMANN HENRY Rev. pastor Ger. Evan. Ch; Rep; from Germany 1S72. 

HUGHEY J. H. Princeton; agt. Davis sewing machine; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 

HULBURT WALLACE, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from N. Y. 1867. 

HULL JOSEPH, Princeton; painter; Rep; from N. Jersey. 

HUNT WILLIAM, Princeton; tinner; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. 

HUNT WILLL\M H. Princeton; tinner. 

HUNT W. M. Princeton; tin shop; Rep; from N. Y. 

HUNTINGTON A. W. Princeton; photographer; Rep; from N.Y. 

HUNTINGTON JOSEPH, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from N.Y. 

liVDE HENRY, Princeton; janitor; Rep; Epis. 

TSAACSON NELS, Clerk E. C. Bates; Rep; from Sweden. 

-'• ISAACSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

ISDELL GEO. Princeton: molder; Dem; from Ohio; 

ISDELL WILLIAM, Princeton; traveling agent; Dem; from Ohio. 

ISDELL THOMAS, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

IMMKE H. AV. Photographer, P.O. Princeton; born in Germany, March 9, 1839; came to 
this county in 1866; Ind; Luth; owns block and house and lot. Mr. Immke has been 
established in the photograph business in Princeton over ten years, and has the leading 
gallery in the county. 

ISHAM DAVID L. Princeton; carriage maker; Rep; from N.Y. 

ISHLINGER GEORGE, Princeton; saloon; Dem; Germany. A 

T ACOBS DEIDRICH, Clerk for Geo. W. Miller; Dem; from Germany. _ ■' 

J JACOBSON F., P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 
JACOBSON JOHN, P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep: Luth; from Sweden. 
JAMES E. S. Princeton; groceryman; Dem; Bapt; from Penn. 
JAMES HANNAH Mrs. Widow, Princeton: from Ohio. 
JAMES I. O. Princeton; clerk for E. S. James & Co; Dem; from 111. 
J.AMES JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Meth; Rep; from Md. 
J.^MIESON A. Princeton; mnfr. fire-proof shingles; Rep; Cong; from Ind. 
JANES H. O. Princeton; teamster. 

lANES O. E. Princeton; agt. patent rights: Dem; Meth. Epis: Mass. 
JEFFERS J. D. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; lives with G. Jenkins; Rep. 
JEFFRY S. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

lEHLINGER GEO. Princeton; saloon-keeper; Dem; from Germany. 
JENKINS G. Sec. 32; P.O.Princeton; Rep. 
JEROME FRANK, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Rep. 

JEROME GILBERT, Princeton; employee in foundry; Rep; from N.Y. 
JEROME L. R. Physician; Dem; Epis; from N.Y. 
JESTER A., Princeton; car/iage trimmer; Dem; from IIL 
JESTER E. G. Princeton; farmer; Dem. from Md. 1S46. 
JESTER W. R. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from 111. 
JOHNSON ANDREW, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 35; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 172 ac. 
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 26; P.O.Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON .ANDREW, .Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON ANDREW, Princeton; farm laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON ANDREW,' Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON A. B. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON A. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON ANDREW J. Sec. 36; P.O. Prmceton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 125 ac. 
JOHNSON AUGUST W., P.O. Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON ALFRED P. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden; 80 ac. 



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JOHNSON ANSON, Princeton; pnmp dealer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y. 

JOHNSON A. M. works J. McKenstry's farm, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth. 

JOHlSISON CHARLES, Princeton; tailor; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON CHARLES, Princeton; employee planing mill; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON CHARLES A. Sec, 2; P.O.Princeton; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 85 ac. $6,500. 

JOHNSON CHARLES D. Manfr. and Dealer in Pumps; Princeton; born in Royalton, 
N.Y. Oct. 18, 1836; came to this county in 1S64; Rep; Christian; value real and personal 
property S5.000; married Luceba Oharo Dec. 15, 1861; she was born in Lewiston, N.Y. April 
6, 1837; four children, two boys and two girls living, one girl deceased. 

JOHNSON ELIZABETH W. Mrs. widow; Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden 1851. 

JOHNSON ERIC, wks. for Peterson; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 

JOHNSON E. P. Princeton; tailor; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON FRANK, Princeton; telegraph operator; from Sweden. 

JOHNSOM G. W. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSO>^ HANS, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON ISRAEL, Sec. 26; P.O.Princeton: farmhand; Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON JOHN, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 380 acres. 

JOHNSON J. H. Princeton; groceries; Rep; Bapt; from 111. 

JOHNSON JONAS, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON NELSON, lives with Charles A. Johnson; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON PETER, P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON P. G. yard master C. B. & Q. R. R.; Rep; S. Luth;''from Sweden. 

JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 200 acres. 

JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. 

JONES CHARLES A. Princeton; farming in Iowa, Rep; from Vt. 1854. 

JONES CYPRIAN, butcher; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 

JONES GEORGE T. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.J.; 80 acres. 

JONES HOWARD, Princeton; butcher; Rep; Ohio. 

JONES JOHN A. Princeton; restaurant; Dem; from 111. 

JONES LEVI, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Dem; from Ohio. 

JONES MARY A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Cong; from Vt. 1854. 

JORDAN JAS. A. Princeton; stoker gas works; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

JOSEPHSON CHARLES SANFORD, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 

JOSEPHSON JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden. 

JOSEPHSON OTIS, Princeton; blacksmith foundry; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

JOSEPHSON S. O. Princeton; machinist; from Sweden. 

17' AAR GEO. Princeton; ret. farmer; Dem; Luth; from New Jersey. 

-■^ KAAR NELS, Princeton; Teamster; Rep. 

KAAR P. Princeton; carpenter. 

KADE ELIZABETH Mrs. Princeton; widow. 

KAISLEY ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; from'Scotland. 

KARNER ANDREW P. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass. 

KASTRUP WILLIAM, Princeton; cooper; Ger. Luth; from Germany, 1851. 

KAULL W. M., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1*67. 

KAUS LARS I. Mnfg. jeweler, with Fagercrans & Co; Rep; from Norway. 

KEENER H. N., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Pres; 111. 

KEITH MELVIN J. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Dover;. born Ontario Co., N.Y., June 8, 
1828; came to Co. 1847; Ind; owns 370 acres land, val. $18,000; per. prop. $4,000; holds 
office Co. Clerk; teacher in Public Schools most of the Winters since 1S47, teaching his first 
School in Stark Co., 111., that year; married Belsie Scudder in 1856; three children, Charles, 
Wilbur, and Helen. 

KELLER WILLIAM, M.D. Princeton; druggist; Ind; from Germany. 



194 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

KELSEYCHAS. A. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from 111. 

KELSEY E. B. Mrs. Princeton; mnfr. woolen hosiery; from Conn. 

KELSEY JULIUS L. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Conn. 1854. 

KELSEY \VILLIAM S. Princeton; clerk dry goods store; Rep; Bapt; from 111. 

KEXD.-VLL A. R. Princeton; ret. farmer; Dem; from Vt. 1S40. 

KENDALL MILO, Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Vt. 

KENDALL R. L. Mrs. Princeton; widow; from Vt. 1S52. 

KENDALL \VILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111. 

KENNON HENRY, Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Swedenborgian; Ohio; 94 acres. 

KENNON WM. T. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 

KERN J. R. Princeton; railroad section foreman; Rep; Meth; from New Jersey, 1S54. 

KHALLGREN ANDREW, Princeton; clerk Hamburg & Co. 

KILBORN J. E. Princeton; leather merchant; Rep; from N.Y. 

KIMBALL J. M. Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

KIMBALL J. ^V., P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

KINNAN JACOB S. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from N. J.; 130 acres. 

KING GEO. Princeton; laborer; from N.Y. 

KING M. Mrs. Princeton; widow; Meth; from N.Y. 185S. 

KINNAN JOHN, Retired; Dem; Luth; from New Jersey. 

KINNAN JOHN, Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

KINN.\N JONATHAN, Princeton; retired farmer. 

KINNAN J. S., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

KINNAN P. \V. Princeton; butcher; Dem; from New Jersey. 

KINNAN W. W. Princeton; butcher; Dem; from New Jersey. 

KITTERMAN JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

KLARQUEIST J. P. Princeton; boots and shoes; Rep; from Sweden. 

KLATT GUSTOF, Princeton; painter; Ind; from Prussia, 1S67. 

KL.A.TT AUGUST, Princeton; saloon; Dem; from Germany. 

KNIGHT DAVID, Princeton; farmer; from Ohio. 

KNOX A.\RON, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills; 191;^ acres. 

KNOX ANSON H. Princeton; Knox & Son, Burlington & Mo. River R. R. Co. land agents. 

KNOX A. H. Princeton; agent B. & M. R.R.; Dem; from Ills. 

KNOX JNO. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; fanner; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

KNOX OSCAR, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills. 

KNOX S. M. Princeton; agent B. &. M. R.R.; Dem; from Penn. 

KNOX \YM. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Ohio, 1S41. 

KOLBE CHAS. Princeton; barber; Dem; from Germany. 

KOLBERG FRED. Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; Sweden. 

KOOS L. I. Princeton; jeweler; from Norway. 

KUPFERRER CHAS. Princeton; butcher; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

KUPFERER JOHN, Princeton; butcher; Ind; Luth from Germany. 

KYLLING GEO. F. Princeton; watchmaker. 

KYLE JOHN T. Princeton; lawyer. 

T AMB SILAS. Princeton; cooper; Rep. 

-'-' LAMPKEY CONRAD, Sec. S; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

LANDRETH WM. Princeton; harnessmaker; Rep; fiom Penn. 

L.\NGWORTHY CH.\S. Princeton; carpenter and joiner; Rep; from Ills. 

LARSON .A P. Princeton; cabinet-maker. Rep : S. Luth; from Sweden. 

L.\RSON JOHN. Sec. 26: P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden; rents six acres. 

LARSON M.\RY E. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 200 acres. 

L.\RSON P. G. Princeton; undertaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

LATHROP MOSES, Princeton; real estate dealer; Rep; from N.Y. 

LATZ JOHN, Princeton; farmer. 



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BUREAU COUNTY: PRINCETON TOWNSHIP. 195 

LAUNGENBER HENRY, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany. 

liAUTH CHRISTIAN, Prop. Farmers' National Hotel, Stoner's Block, Depot, Prince- 
ton; born in Bavaria, Dec. II, 1S31; came to tliis county in 1861; Dem; Cath; married 
Catharine Kuhn, of Bavaria, Sept. 14, 1S73; slie was iDorn Aug. 10, 1836; one child, girl. 

LAWRENCE V. G. Princeton; night watch at foundry; Dem; from N.J. 

LAWRENSON LAWRENCE, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Luth. 

LA WSON ALBERT, Princeton; clerk dry goods; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

LAWSON PERRY, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mo. 

LEE GEO. Princeton; coal miner; Rep; Meth; from R. I. 1S52. 

LEIBIGER F. J. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; from Penn. 

LELLEGREN THEO. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Sweden. 

LEMON E. J. Mrs. widow, Princeton; weaver; from Ohio. 

LEWIS ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mo. 1876. 

LEWIS T. M. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from III. 

LIEN CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

LEISTNER GEO. Princeton; barber; Dem; from N.Y. 

LEISTNER JOHN, Princeton; barber, Dem; from Germany. 

LILLIGREN THEODORE, Princeton; painter; Dem; from Sweden. 

LINBURG JOHN, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

LINCH JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Penn. 

LIND FRANK, Princeton; tailor; from Sweden. 

LIND CHAS. A. Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

LIND JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

LINDERBLOOD ANNA Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Sweden. 

LINDERBLOOD N. Princeton; cabinet maker; Dem. 

LINDLEY JAMES, Princeton; teamster; Dem. 

LINDLEY JAMES H. Princeton; baker; Dem; from Rhode Island. 

LINDLEY JAMES H. Princeton; wholesale oil dealer; Dem. 

LINDLEY THOMAS, Princeton; prop, boot and shoe store. 

LINDGREN C. G. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Sweden. 

LINDQUIST JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; rents; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

LINDSAY J. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Tenn. 1864. 

LISTNER GEORGE, Princeton; barber; Dem. 

LIVINSTON J. L. Mrs. Princeton; Epis; from Ohio. 

LIVINGSTON L. prop. South Port Mine, Utah; Rep; from Ohio. 

LOEFFLER PETER, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1869. 

LOHMANN H. C. Princeton; prop, hardware store; Dem; German Luth; from Germany. 

LOHMANN H. A.. Princeton; hardware store; Dem; from Mo. 

LOHMANN H. H. Princeton; clerk Gonterman & Co; from 111. 

LOHMAN W. H. Princeton; clerk; Dem. 

LOMAX A. Dr. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep. 

LONG CHAS. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 15 acres. 

LONG JOHN" J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born Green Co. Ohio, Sept'. 8, 1841; came to 
this county 1842; Rep; Lib; has been member of Board of Supervisors; enlisted in Co. B, 64th 
Reg. I.V.I. i86i, as private, was made Captain of Co. I, same regiment, 1862; honorably dis- 
charged July II, 1865; married Delia A. Sapp, 1S73, born Bureau Co. 111. Oct. 23; 1846; two 
children. 

LONGWORTHY E. L. employee bakery; Rep; from 111. 

LONQUIST CHAS. Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

LOVE ALEX. Princeton; shoemaker; Ind; from Scotland. 

LOVERIN M. G. Princeton; insurance agent; Rep; from N.H. 1853. 

LOVGREN PETER, Princeton; clerk; Rep; from Sweden. 

liOVEJOY E, P. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. 111. June 7, 1850; 
Rep; graduated in the Princeton High School, class of 1872; son of the late Hon. Owen 
Lovejoy; lives with his mother on the Lovejoy estate. 

LOVEJOY C. P. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with mother on Lovejoy estate. 



196 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

LOVEJOY E. S. Mrs. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; from N. Y; wifeof the late Hon. Owen Lovejoy. 

LOVEJOY O. G. Princeton; lawyer; Rep. 

LOYD HARRIET N. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; Christian; from Mass; 80 acres. 

LUND S. E. Princeton; tailor; Luth; from Sweden. 

LUNDGREN ANDREW. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

LUNDQUIST EPHRAIM, Princeton; laborer, from Sweden. 

LUSH ISRAEL, P.O. Princeton; laborer. 

LUSH WILLIAM, P.O. Piinceton; farmer, rents; Rep; from Canada. 

LYNCH JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

TV/rcALEER JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

•'■*-'• McCONIHE J. M. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N. H. 

McCONIHE L. H. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. H. 1845. 

McDowell J. C. Sees. 13 and 14; Princeton; farmer; 160 acres; Rep. 

MCDOWELL THOS. Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

Mcdowell sandy, Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

Mcduffie ISAAC, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. V. 

McELWAIN E. M. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio. 

McFARLAND HENRY, Princeton; harness-maker; Ind; from Vt. 

McGOWAN P. T. Princeton; teamster. 

McGRAW DENNIS, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ills. 

McGRAW JANE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cath; from Ireland, 1S57. 

McINTYRE S. D. Princeton; general agent for W. S. Organ; Rep; from Ohio. 

McKEE REBECCA Mrs. Meth; from N. V; 1840. 

McKINNEY CHAS. A, Princeton; book-keeper I.M. B. Society; from N. Y. 

McKINNEY SAM'L M. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

McKINSTRY JAS. P.O. Princeton; teacher; Dem; from Penn. 

McKINSTRY JOS. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn. 

McKINSTRY JNO. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ills. 

McKINSTRY JOHN C. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer, renter; Dem; Pres; [rom Ills. 

McLEAN GEO. S. Princeton; carriage dealer. 

McMULLEN C. W. Princeton; tinner; Rep; from Ohio. 

McNALLY JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

McNELEY JOHN, Princeton; retired; Dem. 

MACKOLEOR P. Sec. 31; P.O.Princeton; farmer. 

MAGUIRE EPHRAIM, Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

MANGNUSON SWAN, Princeton; mason; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

MARCO ABE. Princeton; cigar store; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

MARCO SAMUEL, Princeton; cigar store; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

MARIN JONS, Sec. 35; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

MARINE JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

MARK P. S. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 1854. 

MARLIN J. Sec 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

MARSE ALLEN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Mass. 

MARTIN ANDREW, Princeton; fireman Mnf. Co; Dem; Pres; from Ireland. 

MARTIN G. 31. Clerk in Dry Goods for twenty-three years; Princeton; born in Clinton 
Co., Ohio, 1S35; came to this county in 1844; Ind; enlisted in Co. A. 148th Reg. I.V.I, as 
1st. lieutenant; served to close a war; honorably discharged; wife was Miss S. E. Weller; 
married Oct. 1S63; five children; four daughters and one son. 

MARTIN JAMES S. Princeton; architect; Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1S40. 

MARTIN JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

MARTIN PETER, Princeton; laborer. 

MARTIN W. H. Princeton; butcher; Dem; Epis; from England, 1856. 

MASON C. A. Princeton; carpenter;' Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1853. 

MASTERS CHAS. H. Princeton; artist; Rep; from Ills. 



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MATHIS C. F. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

MATHIS E. R. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Ohio. 

MATSON E. C. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 10 acres. 

MATSON J. R. Princeton; trader; Rep; from Ohio. 

MATSON N. Farmer, Princeton; born in Belmont, Ohio; came to this county in 1836; Rep; 
■ author of " Beyond the Atlantic," " Reminiscences of Bureau County," "French and In- 
• dians ol Illinois River," " Map and Sketches of Bureau Co^inty," etc. 

MATTOX B. F. Princeton; cooper; Dem; from Ohio, 1862. 

MAY P. Princeton; butcher; from England. 

MAY PARTHENIA, Widow, P.O. Princeton; Bapt; from Kentucky. 

MEARES WM. Princeton; cutter; Ind; from England. 

MEIER FRED. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany. 

MELICK E. M. Princeton; marble-cutter; Dem; from N. J. 1876. 

MELLDAHL ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on Nov. 
17, 1846; came to this county in 1S6S; Rep; Luth; married Hannah Larson, June 30, 1876. 

MELLENER ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

MERCER B. Princeton; meat market; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

MERCER C. C. Princeton; meat market; Rep; from Ills. 

MERCER E. K. Editor of Bureau County Tribune, Princeton; born Bureau Co. Ills. Nov. 
27. 1844; Dem; Lib; has been Editor of Bureau County Tribune since Aug. 1S73; enlisted 
in Battery M, 1st Ills. Light Artillery, in June, 1862; honorably discharged at the expiration 
of time of enlistment, 1865; married Julia Sapp, Dec. 30, 1873; two children living. 

MERCER JOS. M.D. Princeton; retired physician; Rep; from Ohio. 

MERCER JOS. Princeton; butcher; Rep; from Ills. 

MERCER JOSHUA, Princeton; druggist; Rep; from Ills. 

MERCER MARTHA Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Penn. 1851. 

MERCER MOSES, Lumber merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

MERCER ORANGE V. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from 111. 

MERCER T. W.Princeton; meat market; Rep; from 111. 

MERCER WM., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

MERCER W. A. Princeton; druggist; Rep; from 111. 

MESEIGH JOSEPH, Princeton; prop, eating-house; Rep; from Germany. 

MESENKOP ANNA Mrs. widow; Luth; from Penn. 

MESENKOP W. H. Princeton; insurance agent; Dem; from Penn. 

MESIG JOSEPH, Princeton; produce dealer. 

METCALF SUSAN Mrs. widow, Princeton; from England 1858. 

MEYER WILLIAM Rev. Princeton; pastor German Luth. St. John Church; from Germany. 

MILENE PETER, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

MLLES WILLiIAM, Dealer in Lumber and Farm Machinery, Princeton; yard, north side 
R.R. track, depot; born in New York, July 26, 1822; came to this county in 1866; married 
N. A. Parker, May ig, 1844, she was born in New York, June 15, 1828; seven children, five 
boys, two daughters; member of Board of Education. 

MILLER E. H. Princeton; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Ind. 1S32. 

MILLER GEORGE W. Grocer, Princeton; borh in Germany, July g, 1849; came to this 
county in 1861; Dem; Luth; married Frances Gerbitz, Dec. 23, 1873, in Princeton, she was 
born in Germany, 1854; one child, girl. 

MILLER HENRY, Princeton; house painter; Rep; from 111. 

MILLER HENRY F. Princeton; retired; Dem; from Penn. 

MILLER J. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Penn. 

MILLER JACOB, Real Estate, Insurance and Collecting Agency, Princeton; born Penn 
June, 1835; came to this county 1855; Ind; United Brethren; owns go acres of land, value 
$7,000; house and lot, $2,000; holds office of County Superintendent of Public Schools and 
Notary Public; married Mary A. Dow, 1857, who was born in Concord, N. H., May 26, 1832^ 

MILLER JEMIMA, Weaver; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. Nov. 10, iSio; came to this 
county in 1837; Dem; Epis; money at interest, $4,000; relict of late J. B. Miller, who died 
Jan. 2g, 1846; two daughters, Rachel and Esther. 

MILLER J. S. Princeton; manufacturer; Dem; Meth; Penn. 



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MILLIGAN J. Rev. Princeton; Pres. minister; from Va. 

MTTTKORTT NICK, Princeton; clerk August Klott; Dem; from Germany. 

MOORE EDWARD A. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Penn. 

MOORE FRANK A. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; student; Rep; Christian; from 111. 

MOORE JOHN, Princeton; laborer. 

MOORE TVM. I. Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. on Dec. 6, 1824; cami to 
this county in 1852, where he married Maria Hughes, on Nov. 11 of the same year; two 
children blessed their union; Rep; Christian Church; owns 43j^ acres of land. 

MOORE MARY Mrs. widow, from New Hampshire. 

MORAN SUSAN Mrs widow, from Penn. 1856. 

MORRIS H. N., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

MORRIS JOHN, Princeton; tailor; from Wales. 

MORRIS WILLIS M. Princeton; Student; Rep; from 111. 

MORSE A. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Mass. 1853. 

MORTON NANCY Mrs. Princeton; Pres; from Mass. 

MORTON M. V, B. Princeton; bookstore; Rep; from Mass. , - 

MOSES CHARLEY, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ky. 

MOSCROP JOHN, Princeton; wagon and carriage maker; Dem; from England. 

MOSELEY FRANCES E. Wid. Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from Mass; 1,150 ac. 

MOSELEY FREDERICK, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from 111. 

MOSELEY HARRIET Miss, Princeton; from Mass. 

MOSELEY ROLAND E. Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from III. 

MOSELEY SARAPI A. Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from N.Y.; 600 acres. 

MOSLEY GEORGE, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; from 111; 80 acres. 

MOTT DARIUS, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from New York. 

MOTT MANFORD, Princeton; pension agent. 

MULLIN HENRY, Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn; So acres. 

MULVANE DAVID A. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

MUMERT EDWIN, Princeton; teamster and farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1864. 

MUMERT JOHN, Princeton; painter; Rep; from 111. 

MURPHY ANN Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio, 1834. 

MURPHY ROBT. Princeton; clerk, boot and shoe store; Rep; Meth; from lU. 

MUSGROVE SARAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from N.Y. 1831. 

MYERS JACOB, Princeton; plow maker; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 1855. 



"NTATTZIGER F. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Germany. 

■'•^ NAHOLMAN THOMAS, Princeton; teamster; from England. 

NASH J. E. Merchant tailor; Rep; from N.Y. 

NASH S. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from North Carolina. 

NEDERKEIN JOHN, Princeton; employee brewery; Dem; from Germany. 

NEELY J. M. Princeton; cutler; Dem; from Penn. 

NEIMAN J. M. Princeton; laborer; Dem. 

NEIS CHAS. Princeton; music teacher; Cath. 

NELSON A. P. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; born Sweden. 

NELSON CHAS. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Dem; Luth; from Denmark. 

NELSON D. A. Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

NELSON HANNAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

NELSON HENRY, Princeton; 'bus driver; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

NELSON HENRY, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

NELSON JNO. Princeton, driver; Dem; from Sweden. 

NELSON JOHN A. Princeton; book-keeper for Geo. W. Miller; Rep; S. Luth; from III. 

NELSON NELS, Princeton; employee of iron beam plow manufactory; from Sweden. 

NELSON N. H. Princeton; prop, livery stable; Rep; from Sweden. 

NELSON P. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 



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NEWELL BENJ. Princeton; insurance agent. Rep; from N.H. 

NEWELL P. J. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; from III. 

NEWPORT LEANDER S. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ky; So acres. 

NICHOLSON JOHN A. Princeton; painter; Rep; from Penn. 

NILSON JOHN A. Princeton; grocery clerk; Rep; S. Luth; from III. 

NILSON N. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Sweden. 

NILSON N. A. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from 111. 

NILSON N. J. Princeton; Shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1851. 

NILSON PETER, Princeton; retired; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

NILSON PETER, Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

NOBLE S. A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from 111. 

NORBERG EMANUEL, Princeton; Carpenter; Rep; from Sweden. 

NORDEN HENRY, Princeton; retired; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

NORMAN JACOB, Princeton; farmer; Ind; Cong; from England, 1874. 

NORTH C. M. Mrs. widow; from N.Y. 1849. 

NORTH MORGAN, Princeton; wagonmaker; Rep; from N.Y. 1863. 

NORTH W. J. Princeton; telegraph operator; Rep; Christian Ch; from 111. 

NORTON D. E. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Ind;. from N.Y. 1842. 

NORTON F. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

NORTON JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

NORTON MARY E. Miss, Princeton; dress-maker; Pres; from Penn, 1855. 

NORTON NANCY E. Miss, Princeton; dress-maker; Pres; from Penn. 1873. 

NOTT MANFORD, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

NYMAN JOHN, Princeton; painter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

/^BERSCHELP H. H. Sec. 17; P.O.Princeton; brickmaker; Dem; Luth; Germany; 99 ac. 

^-^ OBERSCHELP LOUIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brickmaker; Dem; Luth; from Mo. 

OHM.AN CHARLEY, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

OHMAN J. P. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

OHMAN R. Princeton; clerk clothing store; from Sweden. 

OHMAN WILLIAM, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

OLFF LEO, Clerk S. Rosenstraus; from France. 

OLENBERG O. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

OLESON FRANK, Princeton; blacksmith; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

OLESON K. Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

OPPENHEIM ABRAHAM. Princeton; clothing merchant; Rep; from Germany. 

ORIN SWAN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

OSBORN SILAS F. Princeton; marble cutter; Rep. 

OSBORN S. T. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

OSBORN W. W. Rev. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; min; Rep; Meth. 

OSCHATZ CHAS. Princeton; baker; Dem; from Germany. 

OSSTOPP JOHN, Princeton; butcher; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

OTT S. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Penn. 

■pADDOCK A. H. Mrs. widow, Princeton; /rom 111. 

■^ PADDOCK HENRY G. Princeton; county surveyor; Rep; from N. Y. 

PADDOCK STEPHEN G. Princeton; sec. Pr. Mnfg. Co; Rep; from Ger. 1852. 

PAGE NELSON N. Sec. 8; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vermont; 108 acre.s. 

PAIGE DUSTIN, Princeton; mason; Dem; from N. Hampshire 1856. 

PAIGE FRANKLIN, Princeton; mason; Den,; from N. Hampshire. 

PAIGE JOHN E. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N. Hampshire. 

PAINE J. A. Princeton; town collector; Rep; Mass. 

PALMER R. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from (Jer. 

PALMQUIST FRANK, Princeton;;tinner; Rep; S. Luth; Sweden. 



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PANQUIST FRANK, Princeton; tinner; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1S67. 

PARHAN LOUIS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ky. 

PARKER C. L. V. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 1856. 

PARKS J. B. Princeton; photographer. 

PARKS J. R. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Va. 1856. 

PARKS ROBERT, Princeton; employee Pr. Mnfg. Co; Rep; Bapt; from Va. 

PARMER W. W. Princeton; student High School. 

PARTRIDGE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Conn. 1863. 

PATTERSON ABBIE, resides with Dr. Crossley; P.O. Princeton; dress maker; from R. I. 

PATTERSON C. L. Princeton; agt. opera hall; from 111. 

PATTERSON ELIZABETH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Bapt; from Penn. 1862. 

PATTERSON M. E. Mrs. Princeton; from Penn. 

PATTERSON ROBT. Princeton; horse trainer; Ind; from Canada. 

PAUL DAVID, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1S56. 

PAULSON ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

PENDLETON A. B. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep. 

PENDLETON A. B., P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

PENDLETON C. L.. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sees. 23 and 29; P O. Princeton; born 
in Princeton, Bureau Co., Sept. 28, 1839; Rep; Prot; married Mary E. Hall, Sept. 2, 1873, 
who was born in Shelby Co., 111., Nov. 15, 1854. Mr. P. owns 100 acres in Princeton Tp., 
val. S7,500; 160 acres in Arispie Tp; Mrs. P. owns 148^ acres in Selby Tp. 

PERRY JOHN, Princeton; gardener; Dem. 

PERRY SUSAN Mrs. Princeton; from England 1856. 

PETERS EUGENE H. Princeton; law student; Rep; from III. 

PETERS GEO. D. Princeton; law student; Rep; from 111. 

PETERS MILTON T. Princeton; lawyer; Rep; from Ohi'. 

PETERSON BENJ. G. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

PETERSON C. J. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Sweden 1866. 

PETERSON C. O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden 1S68. 

PETERSON GUSTAV, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden. 

PETERSON GUS. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden. 

PETERSON GUSTAV, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Lulh; from Sweden. 

PETERSON G. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden 1871. 

PETERSON ISRAEL, Princeton; R. R. laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

PETERSON J. M., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 130 acres. 

PETERSON N. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden. 

PETERSON NISS, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth. 

PETERSON OLEF, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden. 

PETROW ABRAM, tinner; Rep; Penn. 

PETROW GEORGE, blacksmith; Rep; 111. 

PHELPS E. H. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1831. 

PHELPS E. STRONG, Princeton; furniture dealer; Rep. 

PHELPS GEO. R., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass. 

PHELPS O. S. Princeton; retired; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 1S3S. 

PHELPS T. J. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Ohio. 

PHELPS STRONG, Princeton; cabinet maker; Rep; Cong. 

PHILLIPS LEVI T. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from III. 

PICKELS JOHN, Princeton; carriage maker; Ind; from England iS69. 

PIERSON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. 

PIERSON LOUIS, Princeton; harness maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

PIERSON NELS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

PIERSON NELS, Princeton; farm laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

PIERSON PETER, Princeton; saloon keeper; liep; from Sweden. 

PIERSON TROLS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1850. 

PIERSON SWAN, harness maker; Rep; from Sweden. 




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PILE THOMAS, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; fanner; Dem; Epis; from England; 200 ac. in Mo. 

PINNELL EUGENE, Princeton; clerk, F. Dernham; from Ills. 

PIPER PERRY H. Princeton; broker; Rep; from Ohio. 

POOLE PETER, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; section boss; Rep; Lutli; from Sweden; 3 acres. 

POSCHARRKY FRANK WILLIAM, Sec. i; P.O. Princeton; gardener; Rep; Luth; Germany. 

POSCHUSKY T. W. Princeton; gardener; Dem; from Germany. 

POWELL H. M. Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

PRAFKE CHARLES, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 88 acres. 

PRAFKE CHRISTOPH, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 5 acres. 

PRATT C. A. Princeton; blacksmith; Ind; from England. 

PRALL WILLIAM, Princeton; machinist; Rep; from N. J. 

PRIESTLEY C. M. Princeton; Mulvane & Priestly, hardware; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 1S56. 

PRIDE HENRY, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from England. 

PRINCETON MANUFACTURING CO. Princeton; established 1S6S; capital 
stock, $50,000: this company was formerly under the name of Miller & Chriizman; its 
officers, under the present organization, are John H. Bryant Pres; J. Chritzman, Yice-Pres; 
J. S. Miller, Treas; S. G. Paddock, Secy; work about forty men. 

PRITCHARD HARVEY, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Iowa, l86l. 

PRUTSMAN ADAM, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian; from Penn. 

PRUTSMAN C. L. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian; from Penn; 160 acres. 

PRYOR L. E. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. 

■p AMSDELL IRA, Princeton; painter; Ind; from N. Y. 1853. 

-^ RAPP SUSANNAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Luth; from Penn. 1858. 
RASK ANDREW, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; go acres. 
RAWSON C. Princeton; boots and shoes. 

RAWSON H. W., P.O. Princeton; retired merchant, now on farm. 
RAY W. S. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Scotland. 

REASONER H. C. Farmer, Sec. 2 and 11; Rep; Pres; from Mass; 338 acres, val. $25,350. 
REBECK GUST, Princeton; from Sweden. 
REED HENRY C. Princeton; banker; Ind; Conn. 

REEVE GEORGE W., P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Ills; 3 acres. 
REEVE L. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ky. 1832. 
REEVE TRACY, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Ind. 

REHRSON NELSON N. Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. 
REID W. H. Princeton; bricklayer; Dem; from Penn. 1856. 
REIGLEY GEO. Princeton; bowling alley. 

REISS JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i86o. 
RICE M. G. clerk and operator C. B. & Q. R.R; Rep; from Vt. 1876. 
RICHARDS FRANKLIN, Sec. 10; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 174 acres. 
RICHARDS JOHN, Princeton; laborer. 
RICHARDSON C. J. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Vt. 
RICHARDS MERRITT, Princeton; plow factory. 
RICHARDSON P. T. Hardware merchant; Dem; from Mich. 
RICH.ARDSON ISAIAH, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Mass. 
RICHARDSON J. P. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mich. 
RICHARDSON MANDA Mrs. Princeton; Meth; from Ky. 
RICHARDSON MATILDA Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Ky. 
RIDLAND MARY Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
RIPLEY EDWIN, Princeton; retired; Rep; Meth; from Ohio, 1864. 
RISDON O. F. Princeton; mason; Rep; from Vt. 
ROBERTS CHRIS. Princeton; tailor; from Wales. 
ROBERTS E. Mrs. widow, Princeton. 

ROBERTS H. C. Princeton; ass't cashier of First National Bank; Rep. 
ROBINSON C. W. Princeton; retired farmer; Ind; Luthj from Maine, 1868. 
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ROBINSON G. A, Princeton; boot and shoe merchant; Rep; from Mass. 

ROBINSON S. F. Princeton; retired; Dem; from Vt. 1835. 

ROBINSON THOS. Princeton; employee foundry; from Ireland. 

ROE PATRICK, Princeton; laborer; Dem, Cath; from Canada. 

ROESTEL \VM. Princeton; groceryman; from Germany. 

ROLANDER GUST. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

ROMBERGER L. D. Princeton; retired merchant; Dem; from Penn. 1856. 

ROSENSTRAUS J. Princeton; clothier; Dem; from Germany. 

ROSENSTRAUS S. Princeton; clothing merchant; Dem; from Germany, 1862. 

ROSS JACOB, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer. 

ROSS JOSEPH, Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1849. 

RUFF SIMON, Princeton; carpenter; from New Brunswick. 

RUSSELL EMMA Mrs. Princeton; Mefi; from England, 1849. 

RYBERG ANDREW. Princeton; teamster; from Sweden. 

RYBERG JOEL, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Sweden. 

RYBERG JOHN, Princeton; laborer. 

CACKETT JAMES P. Prop, of American House; Princeton; Rep; N.Y. 

^ SALMON H. P. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; Farmer; Dem; Pres; from N.Y.; val. prop. $4,000. 

SAMLON JOHN S. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres; from N.Y.; 140 ac. $14,000. 

SAMLSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

S.\MPSON GEO. A. Princeton; sec'y Masonic Benevolent Society; Dem; from Vt. 1874. 

SAMUELSON CHAS. Princeton; gas-fitter; Dem; Lib; Sweden. 

SAMUELSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

SANDBURG JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; from Sweden. 

SANBURG P. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

SAPP SOLOMON, Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; from Delaware. 

SAYLES A. S. Princeton; gardener; Rep; Cong; from New Hampshire, 1853. 

SCHADE CHARLES, Princeton; mason; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i860. 

SCHENDEL GUSTOF, Princeton; barber; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

SCHENDEL JULIUS, Princeton; barber; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

SCHENK E. J, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany, on Aug. I, 1830, came 1 
to this county in 1867; Cong; owns 180 acres of land; married F. W. Reape on Oct. 19, 1856;) 
five children blessed their union, two girls and three boys, all of whom are now living. 

SCHLIEMAN JULIUS, Princeton; book-binder; Rep; Bapt; from Germany, 1852. 

SCHLUMPF RUDOLPH, Princeton; retired; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

SCHOFF FRED. P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Germany. 

SCHOELL FRED. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

SCHOENEMAN JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 

SCHOETTLER CHRISTIAN, Princeton; gunsmith; Dem; from Germany, 1871. 

SCHROEDER CHRIST. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

SCROEDER GEO. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

SCHROEDER JOHN J. Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; U. R. Luth; Germany; 126 ac- 

SCHWABE JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Germany; 8 acres. 

SCHWARZENTRAUB JOHN, Princeton; clerk, E. C. Bates. 

SCOTT JOHN, Princeton; lawyer; Ind; from Ohio, 1868. 

SCOTT JOHN D, Princeton; deputy county clerk; Rep; from England, 1874. 

SCOTT MILO, Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

SCOVILLE FRANK, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 

SECKLER JULIUS C. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; Dem; from Germany. 

SEEBERGER JOHN, Princeton; saloon keeper; Dem; from Germany. 

SEELEY J AS. W. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Canada. 

SEELIG SAMUEL, Princeton; millinery; Dem; from Germany. 

SERBIGER FRANK G. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Cath; from Penn. 



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SEIGEL GEO. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from North Carolina. 

SEIP WM. E. Princeton; supt. gas works; Dem; Epis; Md. 

SHAFFER JOHN, Princeton; tailor; Gar. Luth; from Germany, 1856. 

SHANKLING CHARLES B. Princeton; runner National Hotel; Rep; from Wash. City. 

SHARLAND C. E. Mrs. Princeton; milliner; Christian; from 111. 

SHARP JOSEPH, Princeton; supt. Oakland cemetery; Rep; England. 

SHARP WILLIAM, Princeton; janitor court house; Rep; from England. 

SHARP SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from England. 

SHENLiTJXD A. A. Groceries and General Merchandise, Princeton; born in Swedenl 
April, 1S31; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns residence, val. $3,000; Specia, 
Agent for White Star & Allan lines, and other leading steamship companies; married Hannah 
C. Lindstrora, Aug. 1853; one son, Andrew V. Shenlund. 

SHENLUND VIC. Princeton; grocer; Rep. 

SHENLUND A. V. clerks for A. A. Shenlund; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1853. 

SHEPLER J. W. employee cigar manufactory; from England. 

SHERWIN ASA M. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from 111. 

SHERWIN ERASTUS, Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Vt; 120 acres. 

SHETTLE, M. R. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Luth. from Penn. 

SHIELDS FREDRICK, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 24 acres. 

SHIELDS LIZZIE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Ohio. 

SHUGjVRT JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot. Meth; from Penn; 500 acres. 

SIIUG.ART ZACHARIAH, P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 

SHUSlACHER ERNST, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

SHUMAN CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

SHULTZ S. B. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 1855. 

SHULTZ WILLIAiW. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 

SHURTS JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Ohio. 

SHUMPF R. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 

SIFKIS R. Princeton; laborer; from Germany. 

SILLS W. S. Princeton; insurance agent. 

SIMON AUGUST, Princeton; barkeeper saloon; Dem; German Luth; from Germany. 

SIMON G. W. Princeton; prop, saloon; Dem; German Luth; from Germany. 

SIMONS G. V. Princeton; carriage painter; Ind; from Vt. 

SIMONS JERRY, Princeton; painter. 

SIMMONS M. G. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Conn. 1869. 

SIMONS N. Princeton; carriage painter; Ind; from Vt. 

SKINNER D. W. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N. J. 

SKINNER GEO. S. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with father; Rep. 

SKINNER JNO. C. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N. J.; no acres, $8,000. 

SKIXNER RICHARD M. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Morris Co. N.J. April 
13. 1847; came to this county 1854; Rep; a graduate of class of 1870, Princeton High 
School; graduated at the Albany Law College, class of 1872; States Attorney of Bureau Co. 
elected Nov. 1876; prominently identified with the literary societies of the city. 

SKOLD CHARLES, Princeton; tailor; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

SLIM JOHN, Princeton; clerk grocery; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

SMITH ALLEN E. Princeton; street commissioner; Dem; Luth; from N.Y. 

SMITH A. L. Princeton; house painter; Rep; from Rhode Island. 

SMITH BENJ. L. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N.Y. 1S35. 

SMITH CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden. 

SMITH CH.\RLES A. Princeton; teacher high school; Rep; Cong; from 111. 

SMITH CHESTER A. Princeton; teamster; Rep: from Mass. 

SMITH C. L. Editor Bureau Co. Tribune, Princeton; born Penn. Jan. 10, 1843; came to 
this Co. in 1863; Dem; Lib; owns house and lot, value $1,600; has been editor of Bureau 
Co. 7';7'(i;<Hc' since Dec. 1872; has been in the printing business since i860; married C.J. 
Mercer. May 14, 1874, who was born May, 1846; four children living. 

SMITH DANIEL H. Princeton- Circuit clerk; Rep; from Vt. 1867. 



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SMITH EDWARD B. Princeton; trav. salesman; Rep; from Mass. 

SMITH GABRIEL, Princeton; cook American house; Rep; from Tenn.' 

SMITH G. L. Princeton; watchmal<er; Rep; from Sweden. 

SMITH GEO. VV. Princeton; gardener; Dem; from England, 1864. 

SMITH GILLMAN T. Princeton; dentist; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 

SMITH HANXAH, wid. of Josiah Smith; owns a farm of 135 acres in Sec. 6; value 

$7,000; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. on Aug. 13, lSl6; came to this county in 1845; 

married in McConnellsburg, Penn. on Aug. 16, 1832; thirteen children blessed their union, 

eight of whom are now living. 
SMITH H. C. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau county. 111. on Sept. 18, 

1846; on the igth of December, 1867, he married Anna M. Cusic; Rep; Meth; owns 130 

acies qf land, value $10,000. 
SMITH IS.\AC F. Princeton; teamster; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. 
SMITH JACOB, Princeton; drug clerk; Ind; from Germany. 
SMITH JAMES H. Princeton; teacher; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 1840. 
SMITH JAS. M. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mo. 
SMITH JOHX, Farmer, P.O. Princeton; born in Penn; came to Tazewell county. 111. in 

1848: to this county in 1863; Dem; owns about 400 acres of land; formerly published the 

Pekin Mirror, also Republican and Bureau County Patriot; married Celinda Seebold, 28th 

of May, 1836, who was born in Union Co. Penn. 1817; had four children; three living. 
SMITH JNO. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Mass; 160 acres. 
SMITH JOHNC. Sec. 33; P.O.Princeton; farm hand; Dem; Epis; from N.H. 
SMITH JOHN B. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 
SMITH J. J. Princeton; baker; Rep; Luth, from Penn. 
SMITH L. M. Mrs. widow; Cong; from 111. 
SMITH OBED, Princeton; retired; Rep; Mass. 
SMITH RAND, Princeton; peddler. 

SMITH SAMUEL, Princeton; laborer ; Rep; Meth; from Ky. 
SMITH SIDNEY, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1836. 
SMITH S. J. Princeton; contractor; Rep; from N.Y. 1865. 
SMITH S. P. Princeton; teacher high school; Rep; Cong; from III. 
SMITH W. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from 111. 
SNOW ANDREW, Princeton; carpenter: Rep; from Conn. 
SNOW C. P. Princeton, supt. city schools; from Boston, Mass. 
SNOW DANIEL, Princeton; cabinetmaker; Rep; Christian; from N.H. 
SNOW HENRY, Princeton; painter; Rep; from Conn. 
SNOW I. R. Princeton; agt. Singer S. M.; Rep; from N.Y. 1874. 
SNOW W. H. Princeton; painter; Rep. 
SNYDER WM. Mrs. widow; Princeton. 

SOWER DANIEL, Princeton; prop. Eagle Mills; from Penn. 
SOWER GEO. Princeton; miller Eagle Mills; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1866. 
SOWER HENRY, Princeton; engineer, mill; Rep; born 111. 
SOWER MORRIS, Princeton; prop, steam mill; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1866. 
SOWER WILLIAM, Princeton; miller; Rep; from Penn. 
SPAKE ELLEN Mrs. widow; Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
SPAKE LOTTA Miss, Princeton; elk. Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from 111. 
SPALDING J. C. Princeton; retired merchant; Rep; Penn. 
SPARLING GEN. L. M. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 
SPENS COXRAD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Princeton; born in Sweden April 15, 

1844; came to this county 1S67; Dem; graduated at Upsala Medical College, Sweden, 1866; 

established in Princeton l86g; married Anna Kiellgren Oct. 13, 1S71; two children. 
STACy W. C. Princeton; agr. impts.; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 1855. 
STACY WILLIAM C, P.O. Princeton; merch.; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.; 44 acres. 
STAPLES JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Ind; from England. 
STARCK JOSEPH, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Germany. 
STARK C. L. P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from 111; 80 acres. 



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STARKWEATHER H. A. Mrs. Princeton; dry goods; from NJ. 

STARKWEATHER H. A. Princeton; merchant; from N.J. 

STECHER EDWARD, Princeton; restaurant; from Germany. 

STECKLEN CHARLEY, Princeton; employee brewery; Dem; from Germany 1871. 

STECKEL MARVIN, Princeton; clerk grocery; Ind; from N.Y. 

STECKEL SOLOMON, Princeton; late boot and shoe merchant: Ind; from Penn. 1855. 

STECKEL THEODORE, Princeton; farmer and produce dealer; Ind; 111. 

STECKLIN CHAS. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany. 

STEELE C. D. Princeton; law student; Rep; from 111. 

STEIN HENRY, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 3 acres. 

STEiNMAN A. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

STEVENS JUSTUS, Farmer; P.O. Princeton; born in Merrimac Co. N.H.; came to this 
county in 1S42; wife was Miss Lurena McConihe of Merrimac Co. N.H.; married June 1842; 
five children. 

STEPHENS J. M. Princeton; stock dealer; Dem; from 111. 

STEPHENS LUCY G. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from Me. 

STEPHENSON JONATHAN, Princeton; laborer. 

STEWARD A. Mrs. Princeton; milliner; from N.Y. 

STEWART JOHN W. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Chris; from Ohio; 45 acres. 

STEWART I. R. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from 111. 

STIM ANDREW, Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1852. 

STIPP GEO. W. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Ohio, 1851. 

STIPP JAS. H. Princeton; medical student, Chicago; from Ills. 

STIPP PETER, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Ills. 

STIPP W. W. son of C. W. Stipp, Princeton; Dem. 

STOEEL JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

STOLP JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

STONE G. W. Princeton; late circuit clerk; Rep; from Mass. 

STONE JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

STONER C. A.Princeton; merchant; Rep; U. Breth; from Penn. 1851. 

STONER EPHRAIM, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 120 acres. 

STONER FREDERICK, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; Ind; Christian; from Penn; 122 acres. 

STONER W. H., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 

STOUTENBURG JAMES E. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in .Saratoga Co. 
N.Y. in 1836; came to Bureau Co. in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns 138 acres, valued at $7,500; 
married Miss Phcebe Townsend, of LaSalle Co. in 1867; four children. 

STOUTENBURG T., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

STOYLL JOHN, Princeton; from Sweden. 

STREETEB THEODORE P. Job Printer at Republica7i office, Princeton; born On- 
tario Co. N Y. Jan. 1842; came to this county in 1859; Rep; enlisted in Co. B, 57th Regt. 
I. V. I. 1861; served till 1865; honorably discharged; married Harriet E. Triplet, Sept. 
4, 1865; two children. 

STREATOR WM. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

STROCK BROS. Planing Mill and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors and Blinds, Princeton. 
Daniel N. Strock, born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 18, 1830. married Mary Rathvon, Feb. 22, 
1855; six children, two boys, four girls; Rep; Meth. Joseph H. Strock, born in Pennsyl- 
vania, Aug. 9, 1844; married S. Ella Glein, Jan. 31, 1871; wife died Nov. 7, 1874; two 
children, one deceased, one girl living; Rep; Luth, 

STROND JOHN, Sec.17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; from Sweden. 

STUBER WM. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; teamster; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 

STUCHEL JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 1854. 

STUDYVIN STEPHEN, Princeton; retired; Dem; from Ohio, 1836. 

STURM JOHN, Princeton, laborer; Rep. 

SJJLLIVAN JAS. Princeton, laborer, Dera; Ireland. 

SWAIN WM. Sec. 12; P.O.Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 

SWAN GEO. W. Princeton; dry goods merchant; Dem; from 111. ^ \ 



208 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

SWAN N. B. Princeton; groceryman; Dem; from Ills. 

SWANSON CHAS. G. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; iS6 acres. 

SWANSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

J5WANS0N PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

SWARTZ ANDREW, Princeton, laborer; Rep. 

SWARTZ ELIJAH, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Canada, 1856. 

.SWARTZ J. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Germany. 

SWARTZ JOHN, Princeton; blaclcsmith; Rep; from N. J. 1856. 

SWARTS MARY A. Widow, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from N, J.; 100 acres. 

SWARTZ M. F. Princeton; painter; Rep. 

SWARTZ PHILO, Princeton, horseman. 

SWAYNE E. H. Princeton, mason. Rep. 

SWENGEL A. M. Banker; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Penn; val. prop. $3,000, 

SWENGEL ALFRED M. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; book-keeper; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 

SWENGEL MICHAEL, Sec. 9; P.O.Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 

SWOPE ERASTUS, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Penn. 

SWOPE J. C. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Penn. 1875. 

SULLIVAN JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Calh; from Ireland. 

'T'ABER F. A. Mrs. Princeton; music teacher; Cong; from Mass. 
■'• TAYLOR GEO. W., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1S53. 

TAIT HENRY, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Germany. 

TAYLOR J. I. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; came to Co. in 1834; her husband, 
1. I. Taylor, deceased; Attorney; born in Lewis Co., Kentucky; came to Bureau Co. 
in 184S; died at Geneva, Switzerland, July 11, 1S76. Mr. Taylor was a self-made man, 
having had no school advantages after he was fourteen years of age. Studied law with 
Judge Robb of Clarkesburg, Kentucky. Admitted to the bar at the age of nineteen years; 
practiced his profession in Bureau Co., 111., for twenty-eight years, and accumulated a hand- 
some property, and stood high as an honest, induslnous lawyer. Visited Enrope twice : first 
in 1863-9. On his return he wrote a work entitled "Gyre Thro' the Orient," which was 
very deservedly popular. In the opinion of his many friends he would have become eminent 
as an author, had he devoted his time and talents to literature. His last visit to Europe 
was in the Summer of 1S76, with his family, intending to leave his four elder daughters at 
Geneva to complete their education. His sudden death cut sliort his long-cherished plans, 
and his remains lie buried in Geneva. His wife was Miss S. A. Langworthy, of Richland 
Co.. Ohio; married in 1850; family of five daughters, viz : Calla I., Olga L., Lottie K., Jossie 
Clay, and May Innisfallen. 

TEMPLETON MARK A. Princeton; teamster; Dem; from 111. 

TEMPLETON R. T. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; from New Jersey, 1845. 

TEMPLETON JOHN S. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Pres; from Ohio; rents 6go ac. 

TEMPLETON J. W. Postmaster, Princeton; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, came to this 
county in 1863; Rep. 

TERABERRY FRED'K, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N. J.; 162 acres. 

THAYER A. B., P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Swedenborgian; from Mo; 10 acres. 
rHOM.\S C. G. Princeton; produce dealer; Rep; Epis; from Canada. 

TH03IAS CHARLES G. Dealer in Hides and Lightning Rods, Princeton; born in 
Highgate, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1S22, came to this county in l86g; Rep; Epis; married Wealthy 
A. Chamberlain, Feby. 26, 1850, she was born in Burlington, Vt. Jan. 12, 1833; seven chil- 
dren, four girls and three boys; one girl and one boy deceased. 

THOMAS DAN. P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Rep; Meth; from Mo. 

THOMAS W. L. Princeton; carpenter; Ind; from 111. 

THOMPSON ALFRED, Princeton; plasterer; Dem; from 111. 

THOMPSON ALEX. Princeton; janitor J. Stephens; Rep; Meth; from Ala. 1864. 

THOMPSON A. H., M.D. Princeton; physician; Dem; from N.Y. 1865. 

THOMPSON H. Princeton; laborer; Dem; Christian; from Ireland. 

THOMPSON HUGH, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Christian; from Scotland. 

THOMPSON JAMES, Princeton; retired soldier; Ind; Bapt; from Ohio. 

THOMPSON JOHN D. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 



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THOMPSON JAMES P. City Marshal, Princeton; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. i8, 
1835, came to this county in 1857; Dem; Ind; married Martha A. Isdell, Jan. 7, 1858; she 
was born in Clermont Co. Ohio; six children, three boys and three girls; has served seven 
years as Constable in Bureau Co. 

THOMPSON JOSEPH A. Princeton; law student; Dem; from 111. 

THOMPSON J. V. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from N.Y. 

THOMPSON WM. Princeton; employee Davis & Co; Dem; from Ohio. 

THOMSON Z. Princeton; hardware merchant; Dem; from 111. 

THOMSON FRANK P. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from III. 

THOMSON JAMES, Princeton; retired; Dem: from England. 

THOMSON J. M. Princeton; farmer and merchant; Dem; from N.Y. 

THOMSON J. T. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from N. J. 

THOMSON J. W. Princeton; student; from 111. 

THOMSON M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Christian; from N. Jersey. 

THOMSON \V. SCOTT, Princeton; hardwaire; Dem; from 111. 

THULEN ANDREW, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; 80 acres; from Sweden. 

THULSON CARRIE Mrs. widow; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

THULEAN C. H. Princeton; elk. Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from III. 

TISDALL GEO. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mo. 

TOLL, P. R. Princeton; prop, billiard hall; Rep. 

TOLZER CHRISTIAN, Princeton; laborer; Ger. Luth; from Germany 1866. 

TORRENCE E. H. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from N. Y. 1868. 

TREMBLEY CHARLES, Princeton; teacher; Rep; from 111. 

TRICKLER BALTYER. Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; from Pa. 

TRICKLER D. J. Princeton; agt. sewing machines; Dem; from Penn. 1854. 

TRIMBLE H. M. Attorney at Law; Princeton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Jan. 27, 1842; 
came to this county in 1843; Rep; admitted to the bar Nov. 1867; master in chancery since 
1868; in army from Aug. 1862 to close of war; enlisted in Company K, 3gth I. V. I; pro- 
moted to sergeant-major of regiment on its organization; promoted to adjutant of regiment 
April, 1864; served short time as A. A. A. General of I?rigade; wife was Maggie S. Dakin, 
born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Jan. 2, 1844; married Oct. 9, 1866; three children — VViufred K., 
Cairo A. and Robert C. 

TRIMBLE MATTHEW, Princeton; retired; Rep. 

TRIMBLE M. U. Princeton; merchant tailor; Rep; from III. 

TRIMBLE W. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents; Rep; Christian; from Ohio. 

TRIMMER JOHN F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N. Jersey 1S76. 

TRIMMER LAMBERT S. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 

TRIMMER O. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N. Jersey. 

TRIMMER ROBERT, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.J. 

TRIPLETT MUCUGA, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong. 

TRIPLET ORIN T. Princeton; trader; Rep. 

TRIPLETT SAMUEL, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va. 1834 or 1835. 

TROWBRIDGE F. T. Princeton; planing mill molder; Dem; from Conn. 1868. 

TROWBRIDGE JOHN, Princeton; lumberman; Rep; Pres; Mich. 

TROWBRIDGE S. Princeton; lumberman; Rep; Epis; from N. Y. 1871. 

TRULSON JOHN Sr. Princeton; laborer; Rep. 

TRULSON JOHN, Princeton; drug clerk; Rep; from Sweden. 

TUCKEN ANDREW, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger. 

TUCKEN MATTHIAS, Sec. 17; P.O.Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger. 

TUCKEN PETER, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger. 

TUCKER SARAH A. widow. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from Ohio; >^acre lot and house. 

TUIETT WALTER, Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Ireland 1865. 

TURNER H. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Dem; Meth; from New York. 

TURNER MARY Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Ohio. 



T T THOFF VICTOR, Princeton; tobacconist; Ind; from Germany. 



210 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

■\ 7-ALKENBURGH STEPHEN H. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from'N. Y. 
^ VANDEGRIFT JAMES, Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ind. 
VANFLEET JOHN D. Sec. lo; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mich. 
VAUGHAN JOHN, Princeton; retired. 

VAUGIIAN J. H. Princeton; retired; Rep; Bapt; from N. II. 1S37. 
VANHOUTEN GEO. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from N. J. 
VROOM JOHN L. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N.J. 
VANSTENNBURG JOSEPH, Princeton; painter. 

VAN VELZER CHARLES, Princeton; shoemaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; N. Y. 
VAN VELZER C. A. Princeton; merchant tailor; Rep; from N. Y. 
VAN VELZER C. A. Princeton; clerk, B. C. Fear; from Ills. 
VAN VELZER G. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N. Y. 
VAN VELZER GEO, Princeton; tinner; Rep; from Ills. 
VEY GEO. Princeton; carpet weaver; Dem; Luth; from Germany, 1S65. 
VIRDEN E. R. Princeton; President FarMers' National Bank; Rep; Lib;'from Ohio, 1854. 
VOL.\SKI ANDREW, Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Poland. 

AITADDEL A. W., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Va. 
* * WADDEL S. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Va. 

WADDEL WILLIAM; P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Va. 

WAGNER J. Princeton, clerk, saloon; from Ills. 

TVAGrXER JOHN, Brickmaker, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany; came to this 
county in 1851; Dem; owns 160 acres of land; mirried Catharine Michael in March, 1851; 
three children blessed their union, two boys and one girl, all of whom are now living. 

WAGONER C. D. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Dem. 

WALDRON Z. K. Princeton; ex-sheriff; Rep; from N. Y. 1S53. 

WALCER FERDINAND, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 

WALKER B. F. Princeton; porter City Hotel; Rep; born 111. 

WALKER FRANK, Princeton; clerk; Dem. 

WALKER F. A. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem. 

WALKER GEO. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ills. 

WALKER O. A. Rev. minister Meth. Epis. Church; from Mass. 

WALKER THOMAS, Princeton; plasterer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Ireland. 

WALKER WILLIAM, Princeton; employee City Hotel. 

WALLACE ISAAC B. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 20 acres. 

WALLACE MOSES, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

WALLER F. W. cashier Savings Bank; Ind; Cong; from England, 1854. 

WALTERS G. W. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; from Penn. 186S. 

WALTER J. Princeton; agent Singer Sewing Machine; Rep; Cong; from Penn. 1837. 

WARFIELD JOHN, P.O. Princeton; retired merchant; Rep; Meth; from Maryland. 

WARNICK HENRY, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

WARREN CHAS. C. Princeton; lawyer; from Tenn. 

WARREN FRANK, Princeton; clerk C. F. Barks & Co; from Ills. 

WARREN W. A. Princeton; agricultural implements; Dem; from N. Y. 

WARREN W. C. Princeton; painter and glazier; Dem; from Ills. 

WARREN S. B. Mrs. Princeton; millinery; from Conn. 

WASHBURN D. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong. 

"WASHBURN E. A. Treasurer and Collector of P.ureau Co. Princeton; born in Jefferson 
Co. N.Y. May, 1847; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Lib; owns 100 acres of land, valued 
at 85,000; married Fironia A. Lowe, 1S71, who was born Jefferson Co. N.Y. 1S50; two chil- 
dren living. 

WATERSON ROBT. Princeton; retired; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1S39. 

WAUGH JAMES, Butcher and Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, General Market, Prince- 
ton; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn. Nov. ig, 1833; came to this county in 1847; Dem; 
Pres; married Elizabeth H. Wood, April 16, 1870, she was born in Allegany Co. N.Y. Oct. 
8, 1842; two children, one boy, one girl. 



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WEAVER O. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Penn. 

WEDIN PETER, Sec.35; Princeton; pastor Lutheran Church; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

WEIRICK JOHN C. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 117 acres. 

WEIRICK W. W. Princeton, harness-maker; Dem; from Penn. 

WEISNER B. Princeton; laborer; born Germany. 

WEISNERT BENHART, Princeton; farm laborer; Dem; from Germany. 

WELCH MYRA Mrs. Princeton; music teacher; from N.Y. 1871. 

WELLS EDSON, Princeton; horse trainer; Dem; from 111. 

WELLS L. A, Princeton; printer. Republican office; Ind; Bapt; from 111. 

WELTY JOHN, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 1864. 

WELTY ZACH. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 1864. 

WENDLE LEWIS, Princeton; laborer; Dem; born Germany. 

WERTZ S. E. Sec. 19; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

WEST ALONZO, Princeton; teamster; Dem; Bapt; from Conn. 

WEST NELS. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

WEST DAVID, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Tenn. 

WESTBROOK W. B. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 184S. 

WESTERLING AUGUST, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

WESTMAN JOHN, Laborer; Dem; Luth; Sweden. 

WHARTON PRUDENCE M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Penn. 1875. 

WHEELER GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Meth. 

WHEELER M. E. Princeton; retired; Rep; Christian; fiom N.Y. 1850. 

WHIMPLE WM. Princeton; mason; Rep; bcrn Ills. 

WHITMARSH H. E. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; born Ills. 

WHITMARSH NAOMI Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; Mass. 

WHIPPLE W. M. Princeton; retired; Rep; Unitarian; N. H. 

WHITE C. E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from N.Y. 

WHITE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Christian; Mass. 

WHITE GEO. W. Princeton; brick-mason; Rep; Christian; from Mass. i860. 

WICH JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 

WINDSOR LOUIS, Princeton; porter American House; Rep; from Me. 

WIEDRICH CHRIS. Princeton; restaurant; Dem; from France. 

WIGGINS CHAS. T. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Lib. from England; 128 acres. 

WIKSTBAND J. Kev. Pastor of Swedish Lutheran Church, Princeton; born Sweden 
June 13, 1840; came to this county 1871; Rep; graduated at the Swedish Theological Uni- 
versity 1872; ordained Sept. 2g, 1872, at Galesburg, 111,; installed pastor of Princeton Luth- 
eran Church Oct. 1872, which pastorate he still fills; married Ellen Freed March 26, 1873, 
who was born in Princeton March 26, 1856. 

WILCOX CLINTON, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 

WILCOX G. W. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 1851. 

WILCOX LYMAN, janitor school house; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1850. 

WILCOX O. G. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 1852. 

WILCOX WILLIAM, Princeton; billiard hall; Ind; N.Y. 

WILEY WILLIAM, Jr. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mass. 

WILEY WILLIAM, Sen. Princeton; carp.; Rep; from Ireland. 

WILHITE A. J. Princeton; clerk B. C. Fear; Rep; from 111. 

WILLIAMS JOSEPH S, Princeton; justice of the peace; Rep; from Ohio. 

WILLIAMS PORTER S. Princeton; furniture; Rep; Penn. 

WILLIAMS S. D. Princeton; farmer and merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

WILLIAMS WM. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep. 

WILLSON ISA-AC, Princeton; tailor; Ind; Meth; from Ohio 1842. 

WILLSON JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ohio 1864. 

WILSON JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio. 

WILSON PHEBE Mrs. widow; from Va. 1859. 

WINGARD C. Z., M.D. Princeton; physician and surgeon; Rep;^from Md. 



212 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

WINGERT GEO. Princeton; retired; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 

WINGERT HENRY, Princeton; merchant tailor; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 

WINSHIP C. F. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Maine 1837. 

WINSHIP E. C. Princeton; house and sign painter; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 1S37. 

WINSHIP R. Mrs. Princeton; Cong; N.Y. 

WISE CHARLES, Princeton; music teacher; Dem; from Ohio. 

WISE ISAAC, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J. 

WISE NELSON, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from N.J. 

WOLFE CHRIS. Princeton; blacl<smith; Ger. Luth; from Germany. 

WOLiFERSBEKGEK B. P. Dlr. Books, Music, etc. Princeton; bom in Bureau Co. III. 
Feb. 24, 1S57; Rep; Liberal; Mr. W. has been established in business about two years, 
which is growing and prospering; he also keeps a fine quality of confections and sweet- 
meats. The neatness and order in his place is a noticeable feature. Although a young man, 
Mr. W. shows experience and adaptedness for the occupation he has chosen. 

WOLFERSBERGER P, Book Store, Princeton; born Penn. March 28, 1826; came to 
this county n 185S; Rep; Lutheran; owns 15 acres, val. $5,000; of the firm of Wolfersberger 
& Immke, Book, Music and Variety Store, Main St. under Immke's Art Gallery. 

WOLFERSBERGER . C. Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 245 acres. 

WOLFERSBERGER PHILIP, P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Lulh; from Penn; 15 acres. 

WOLSTRON CHRISTINA Mrs. Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

WOOD A. A. Princeton; druggist; from Ohio. 

WOOD GEO. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from Canada. 

WOOD J. N. Princeton; prop. National Hotel; Rep; from Ohio. 

WOOD S. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; U. Breth; from Penn. 1855. 

WOOD SAMUEL, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from N.Y. 1867. 

WOODMAN JOSEPH, Princeton; horse farrier; Rep; from Ohio, 1856. 

WOODMANSE JAMES, Princeton; horseman. 

WOOD MANSE O. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

WOODRUFF NATHAN S. Princeton; carpenter and farmer; Dem; from N. J. 1853. 

WOODRUFF R. J. Princeton; retired physician; Dem; Epis; from Georgia, 1838. 

WOODRUFF THOS. M. Princeton; retired farmer; Dem: Epis; Georgia, 1838. 

WOODRUFF W. S. Princeton (Woodruff & Gosse, druggists); Dem. from Ills. 

AVOODRUFF & GOSSE, Princeton, 111.; dealers in drugs, medicines, chemicals, paints, 
oils, varnishes, dye-stuffs, fancy and toilet articles, sponges, brushes, perfumery, &c. 
Farmers' prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. 
Place of business, Main St. near depot. 

WOODRUFF WILBURN W. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 

WOODVVORTH LEVON, Princeton; painter; Rep; from Ohio. 

WORTHINGTON ALBERT C. Princeton, clerk grocery; Rep: from N.Y. 1856. 

WORTHINGTON JAMES L. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; from N.Y. 1856. 

WRIGHT GEO., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 

WRIGHT J. Sec. ig; P.O. Princeton; farmer; no acres. 

"VT'EPSEN GEO. P. Princeton; shoemaker; from Germany. 
^ YONGREN JOHN, Princeton; mason; from Sweden. 
YOUNG BASIL, Princeton; retired farmer; from Penn. 
YOUNG GUSTUS F. Princeton; tailor; Dem; from Sweden. 

■VALLARS HUGH, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from New Jersey. 

'-' ZEARING J. R., M.D. Princeton; ex-surgeon 57th I.V.I.; Rep; from Penn. 

ZEIGLER O. A. Princeton; traveling salesman; Rep; from Penn. 

ZEIGLER P. H. Princeton; ins. agent; Dem; Penn. 

ZEARING M. R. 

ZIPO WM. Princeton; laborer; Lib. 



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MINERAL TOWNSHIP. 

A BBOTT C. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; born N.Y. 
-^ ABBOTT S. D. (S. D. Abbott and A. G. Scott), Mineral; grain and lumber dealers; 

Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 
APPLEGATE LAMBERT, Sec. 2, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep: Ind; born England. 
APPLEGATE MILL, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind. 

APPLEGATE NOAH, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; born in N. J.Jan. II, 1850, came 
to this county in 1S57; Kep; Actv; works 160 acres of land; wife was Ida M. Dean, born 
Jan. 12, 1856; married Feb. 5, 1S74. 

O AILEY VVINSLOW, Sec. 16, P.O. Mineral; teacher; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

^ BARBER J. I-I. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

BARRINGER JULIA, Mineral, widow; Free Bapt; born N.Y. 

BARTHELMAN HENRY, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 

BATES C. H. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 

BATES GEORGE E. Mineral; shoemaker; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 

BATTY SILAS, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from R. I. 

BATTY L. Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

BERNEY JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; Cath; born Ireland. 

BERNEY JNO. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

BERNEY OWEN, Sec. 6, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

BERNEY PATRICK, Sec. 6, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Mo. 

BERNEY SIMON, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

BLOCK H. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 80 acres. 

BOARDMAN ROBT. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England. 

BOUGHTON CHARLES H. Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

BOUGHTON GEORGE, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

BOUGHTON MYRON, Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Sheffield; born in Victor, Ontario Co. 
N.Y. Sept. 15, 1812, came to this county in 1S60; Rep; Ind; value of property $13,000; mar- 
ried Jane M. Farnam, April 22, 1846. she was born in Scipio, N.Y. Feb. 8, 1822; has seven 
children: Emily S. born Feb. 19; 1S47; Mary A. born May 25, 1848; Charles H. born Jan. 
14, 1850; George H. born June 2, 1S51; Willis, born April 17, 1854; Abbie, born Jan. 5, 
1858; Lillie, born April 22, 1864. 

BOUGHTON WILLIS, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

BRAUER CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Sheffield; born in Prov. Posen, Germany, 
1844, came to county 1868; Dem; Luth; owns personal property -valued at $600; was married 
in I874 to Caroline Jebark. 

BRAUN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany. 

BUCH F. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 50 acres. 

BUCHANAN W. S. P. Farmer, Sec. ig, P.O. Mineral; born in Perry Co. Penn. Aug. 
l6, 1843, came to this county in 1850; Rep; works in acres of land; enlisted Aug. 14, 1S62, 
in the g3d III. Vol. and served three years; was at the battle of Champion Hills, May 16, 
1863, at the siege of Vicksburg from May i, to July 4, at Mission Ridge, Tenn. Nov. 25, 
1863, at -Altoona, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864, and in all of .Sherman's march to the sea; wife was Betsy 
J. Demaranville, born Feb. 25, 1847; married March ig, 1S67; has six children. 

BURNET HENRY, Sec. 28, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents 120 acres; from England. 

/^AMPBELL CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in 111. 

^ CAMPBELL WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ind. 

CASE ANNA, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; born Ky. 

CASE EDMUND, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; renter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 

CASE G. E. Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 



214 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

CASE SAML. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres. 

CAUFIELD MICHAEL, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 

CLARK LEROY, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

CLARK RUBEN, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

CLINE DAVID, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep. 

COLBURN L. Sec. 31, lives with O. Colburn; born in Bureau Co. 

COLBURN O. Sec. 31, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 141 acres. 

CONIBEAR E. H. Merchant, Mineral; born Devonsliire, England, 1842; came to Co- 
1851; Rep; Bapt; owns town lots and 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; carries the 
largest stock of general merchandise in town of Mineral; established in business eleven 
years; has the entire confidence of the whole community; is Postmaster, and Notary 
Public; and has held the office of Township Treasurer for eight years; his success in busi- 
ness is attributed to one price and fair dealing. 

CONIBEAR ANN, Widow, Mineral; Freewill Bapt; born England. 

CONKLING J. B. Sec. 13; P.O. Sheffield; farm hand; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

COOPER JOHN, Sec. iS; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres. 

COX T. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

CRANDELL W. W. Merchant, Mineral; born Rensselaer Co. N.Y. 1833; came to this 
county in 1862; Rep; Cong; has a large stock of general merchandise, and customers can 
expect a fair dealing. 

■r\EMARANVILLE CHAS. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

■"-^ DEMARANVILLE J. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 

DANIELSON CHRISTIAN, Sec. 10; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Denmark. 

DAVIS H. D. Sec. 36; P.O. Neponsel; farmer; Rep; from Mass. no acres. 

DEAN feMERY, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind. 

DEAN E. L. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt. 

DEAN H. Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind. 

DEAN H. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt. 

DEAN OLIVE Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Adv. 

DEGEN FREDERICK, Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth: born Germany. 

HEISE HENRICH DENNIS, Mineral; laborer, Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

DOLE DANL. Sec. 26; lives with A. W. Rollins; from Vt. 

DONAGHN R. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; J of 40 acres. 

DONAGHN J. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; i of 40 acres. 

DUNCAN JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Pa. 

DUNCAN MATT. Sec, 24; P.O.Sheffield; miner; Dem; Caih; born 111. 

DUNCAN PETER, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

DUNN JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Neponset; farm hand; Dem; born Ind. 

DURACK THOMAS, Mineral; railroad hand; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 

DUTRO GEORGE M. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 

DUTRO HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner. 

DUTRO JOHN, Mineral; teamster; Ind; Meth; born Ohio. 

"PLIAS THOMAS J. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Pres; born Wales. 

ELY S. B. Mineral; butcher; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born Ohio. 
ETCHENHAM JOHN W. Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 ac. 

"PELLOWS F. P. Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; lives with W. F. Fellows; Dem; from N. H. 

■^ FLETCHER M. L. Sec. 33; works for J. Hartshorn; Rep; U. B; from Ohio. 

FELLOWS WM. F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; born in Merrimack, Co. N .H. Aug. 
1822; came to this county in 1855; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,600; has been 
Justice of the Peace six years, Collector one year, and Constable eight years; wife was 
Eliza J. Rowell, born in Merrimack Co. N. H. May 2, 1S24; married Dec. 12, 1842; has 
had II children, 8 living. 

FOLEY JERRY, Sec. 34; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Cath; born Ireland. 



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FOLEY WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; bom Ireland. 

FORREST W. H. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; born in Belmont, N. H. Oct. 10, 1835, 
came to this county in I855; Dem; owns 60 acres of land value $6,000; owns the Indian 
Hill coal mine; is now Road Commissioner; wife was Nancy H. Fellows, she was born in 
Merrimack Co. N. H. Sept. 21, 1836; married March 28, 1858; has three children, Benj. F., 
Wm. H. and Guy. 

FRASER JNO. Sec. 11, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Scotland. 

/~^ lESE A. Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Germany. 

^-^ GIESE LOUIS, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Germany. 

GINGERICH OTTO, Farmer, Sec. g, P.O. Sheffield; born Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, 
1833, came to county, 1852; Rep; Mennonite; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000. 

GUDGEL ALBERT, Sec. ig, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in 111. 

GUDGEL C. P. Sec. ig, P.O. Mineral; Rep; Bapt; born in 111. 

GUDGEL MILTON, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 21, 
1829, came to this county in 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 40 acres of land, value $3,000; wife 
was Ann Small; married Sept. 24, 1852; has had ten children, seven living. 

GUDGEL O. P. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; Rep; born 111. 

T T ALE JAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Maine 230 acres. 

••^ HAMELYUCK JOHANNES, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; farmer, Cath; from Holland. 

HARRIS O. M. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Sheffield; born Windham Co. Vt. 1820; came to this 
Co. 1865; Ind; Ind; owns 242 acres of land, valued at $15,000; was married 1843 to Minerva 
Ann Esterbrook, with whom he has had nine children, six now living. 

HARTLEY J. B. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa. 

HARTLEY R. M. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

HARTSHORN JAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from England; 380 acres. 

HASARD ARTHUR C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; born where he now lives, Jan. 
7. 1849; l^ep; works 420 acres of land; wife was Lizzie Butler; she was born March 17, 
1850, in Philadelphia, Pa.; married Jan. 10, 1872; has had 2 children, I living. 

HEALY J. G. Sec 23; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N.Y. 

HEALY MARVIN, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 

HEISE WM. Sec. 31; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Prussia, 86 acres. 

HEWARD JNO. Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born England. 

HOGEBOOM G. A. Minister of the Gospel, Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; born Washington Co. 
N.Y. 1807; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep; Bapt; owns 23 acres of land, valued at $2^000; 
was married in 1832 to Catharine M. Davis; has had only one child, H. Calista, who married 
Harvey Kingsbury, a Baptist minister, now living in Davenport, Iowa. 

HOLROYD L. R., P.O. Mineral; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 

HUFF WM. Mineral; herder; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 

HULL M. B. Mineral; carpenter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 

HUMPHREY C. E. sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Mich. 

HUMPHREY D. V. Mrs. widow, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; Ind; born Ohio. 

HUMPHREY F. G. Sec. 17: P.O.Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ky. 

HUMPHREY L. P. Sec. 22; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Mich. 

JACOBS ABBY Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Bapt; born Ohio. 
JACOBS HENRY, Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; born 111. 
JACOBS THOS. Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 
JACOBS WM. Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 
JENSEN PETER, Sec. 10; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Denmark. 
JOHNSON J. D. Mineral; cooper; Rep; Bapt; born Ky. 
JONES JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
JONES ROBERT, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; supt. S. M. & T. mining company; Rep; Bapt. 

Ty'EMP E. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer. Rep; born Bureau Co.; 120 acres. 
■"^ KEMP J. S. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa.; 80 acres. 



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KELLEY MICHAEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

KELLEY WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

KEPNER JAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Pa. 

KEPLER WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 

KING H. W. Mineral; justice of the peace; Rep; Cong; born Ind. 

KINKEAD ISA.A.C. Mineral; carpenter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 

KNUDSEN RASMUS, Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

T AMPSON H. Sec. 34; rents 65 acres; Dem; Lib. 

-'-' LEE JONATHAN, Sec. iS; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

LAIRD A-NDKEW, Wagon Manufacturer, P.O. Mineral; born Fulton Co. N.Y. 1831; 
came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; Pres; owns town property, valued at §2,000; was married to 
Harriet Herrington, with whom he has two cliildren. Is proprietor of the Laird 
House. Commercial travelers can expect first -class accommodations. 

LAWLER LUKE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; born in Dublin, Ireland, July 28, 1816; 
came to this county in 1852; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres of land, value $7,200; is .School 
Director; wife was Catherine O'Malley, born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1S35; married in 
1855; has six children: Mary Ann, Ellen, John, Vincent P., Joseph and Catherine. 

LEMPKE F. Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Prussia; 120 acres. 

LESTER C. N. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; born 111. 

LLOYD H. W. Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 

LORENSEN PETER, Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany. 

LOWREY H. W. Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep, Free Meth; born Conn. 

LYON EUGENE, Sec. 30, P.O. Mineral; works for N. Lyon; Rep; from Ohio. 

LYONS FRANK, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in 111. 

LYON NATHAN, Sec. 30, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

■JV/rcDONOUGH JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

-'■*-'■ McKEE CHARLES, Sec. II, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn. 

McMAHON PAT. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

MARCHER WM., P.O. Mineral; miner; Ind; Unit; born Ireland. 

MARTIN JNO. Sec. I, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111. 

MARTIN SUSAN, Widow, Sec. I, P.O. Sheffield; Meth; born Ohio. 

MARTIN W. E. Sec. I, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Prot; born III. 

MECALE M. C. Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; from Ireland. 

MERCER WxM. Mineral; miner; Dem; Ireland. 

MOORE ANN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; born near Hamilton, Ohio, Jan. II, 1821; 
came to this county in 1835; has life estate in 450 acres of land, value $12,000; there was 
only five settlers in Mineral Tp. when she came here with stepfather, Caleb Moore; husband 
was Eli Moore; has five children, Sarah, Cap, Amer, William and Alexander. 

MOORE AMER, Sec. 29, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co. 

MORE CHARLE.S, Mineral; R.R. hand; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

MORGAN W. Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 40 acres; Rep; from Ind. 

MOTHERAL J. V. Sec. 10, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born born 111. 

MYERS JNO. W. Sec. ir, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J. 

MYERS SAM. Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J. 

■XTEWBERRY MARY, widow, Mineral; Advent Chris. 

/^DELL C. Sec. 30, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. 
^-^ ODELL GEO. Sec. 31, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 100 acres. 
ODELL N. Sec. 30, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. 140 acres. 
ODELL RILEY, Sec. 31, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 80 acres. 

pARKER ALBERT M. Sec. 3, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.J. 
■'■ PARKER JESSE, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. J. 
PARKER JOSEPH, Sec. ii, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. J. 



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PECK CHARLES, Mineral; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born 111. 
PETERSON JULIUS, Sec. i6, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 
PERVIER S. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Spir; from N.H.; 185 acres. 
POTTORF S. Sec. 36, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 171 acres. 
POWELLS PETER, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Holland. 
PRIDEAUX EDWARD, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ind; born England. 

■p ASMUSEN CHARLES, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

•"■^ REED BYRON, lives with W. H. Reed, Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; Rep. 

REED G. E. lives with W. H. Reed, Sec. 23. P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from Mich. 

REED PAGE, Sec. 22, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Mineral Tp. 

REED W. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

RICHTER FRED, Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; from Prussia; 103 acres. 

RIEDER HENRY, Sec. 3. P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

RILEY C. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 200 acres. 

RILEY JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; from 111. 

RILEY M. P. lives with C. W. Riley, Sec. 32; Dem; born in Bureau Co. 

RILEY O. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.; 80 acres. 

RILEY WILSONf, Mineral; station agent; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

RILEY WM. Sec. 7, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind, born Ohio; owns 335 acres of land. 

ROLLINS A. W. Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; works 260 acres; from N.H. 

ROLLINS F. A. Sec. 26; lives with A. W. Rollins; Dem; from N. H. 

ROLLINS O. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; from N. H. 

ROWELL B. G. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from N. H; 280 acres. 

ROWELL ROBY, Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; lives with B. G. Rowell; Rep; born Ills. 

RU.MPT J. Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Germany. 

RUNNELS JOHN, Mineral; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana. 

RUNNELS W. D. Mmeral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana. 

CAIN CHARLES W. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

*-^ SAIN NOAH, Sec. 12; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 

SCOTT A. G. (Abbott & Scott) Mineral; Grain and Lumber Dealers; Rep; Cong; born Vt. 

SCOUGHTON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 40 acres; Rep; from N. Y. 

SE.\I WILHELM, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Germany. 

SEPPEL JOHN, Sec. 4; P O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth ; born Germany. 

SHANNON ANDREW, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Prot; born Ireland. 

SHINKLE B. A. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ohio March 8th 1841; came to 

this county 1S69; Dem; Meth; owns 40 acres, val. $1,400; val. personal property $1,000; 

married Amanda Latman Oct, 10, 1861; she was born May 10, 1843, in Ohio; have five 

children : S. J , W. J., D. M., E. M., aud Eva. 
SIMMONS S. Sec. 27-30; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist; from N. Y.; 80 acres. 
SMITH E. A. Mrs. Mineral; widow; Bapt; born Ind, 
SMITH JAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Penn. 
SPEAR ANDREW, Sec. iS, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind. 
SPEAR A. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ireland; 213 acres. 
SPEAR CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; born in Almyra, N. York, May 22, 1806; 

came to this county in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres, val. $3,000; went to Michigan in 

1839, ^nd 'o Indiana in 1844, from there here; wife was Miss Hesibeth DeLong, born in 

Orange Co. Aug. 15, 1806; married Dec. 22, 1S30; died Jan. 3, 1871, at Mineral; 2 children : 

Mary Ann, died Feb. 1833; Chas. W. lives in Iowa. 
SPENCER JNO. Sec. 11; P.O. Sheffield; machinist; Rep; Meth; born England. 
SPRAGUE JAS. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from England; 85 acres. 
SQUIRES D. T. Sec. 2i, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.; 120 acres. 
SQUIRES G. W. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.; 315 acres. 
SQUIRES R. Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.; 120 acres. 



218 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

SQUIRES W. C. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 
STALEY J. C. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; rents 160 acres. 
STEVENSON GEORGE S. Sec, 23; P.O. Shefflsld; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N. H. 
STEWART J. W. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; works for P. Buchanan; Rep; from Tenn. 
STUDLEY CARL C. Teacher, Neponset; born in Miner.il, Bureau Co. 111. Dec. 19, 1855; 

Dem. 
STUDLEY C. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Ills; 350 acres. 
STUDLEY CLARENCE, Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; works for C. C. Studley; Dem; Bureau Co. 
STONE FRANK, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from N. Y. 
STONE H. A. Mineral; miner; Rep; Ind. 
STONE HIGH, Mineral; miner; Rep; Ind. 

"yOMLINSON CHARLES, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 

•'■ TOMLINSON MARY, Sec. 17; widow; Adven; born Germany. 
THOMPKINS ISAAC, Mineral; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Ky. 
TOMPKINS JOSEPH. P.O. Mineral; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

TOMPKINS MARTIN, Sec. iS; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born Tenn. 
TIMBALL JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England. 
TYLER W. W. Sec. 6; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 



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AN WEY J. Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 



VAN VELZER JOHN, Proprietor of Coal Mine, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; born in 
Princeton, III. July 25, 1S52; Dem; wife was Addie C. Kinkead; she was born in Linn Co. 
Iowa, Jan. 16, 1856; married Sept. 17, 1S76. 

"\7l fADE HENRY, Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born in Bureau Co.; 106 acres. 
* "^ WAGNER JNO, Sec. 9; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany. 

WALKER A. L. Sec. 15; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

WARREN E. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; from Miss. 

WHEALON THOMAS, Mineral; railroad hand; Dem;Cath; born Ireland. 

WHITING JNO. E. Mineral; minister; Rep; Free Meth; born in N.Y. 

WICKS FREEMAN, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

WICKS M. E. Sec. 22, P.O. Neponset; laborer; Rep; from Iowa. 

WILLIAMS F. J. Sec. ig, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; from Penn; 40 acres. 

"WITTY WM. Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Sheffield; born in Yorkshire, England, 1828; came to 
this county in 1S56; Rep; Ind; owns 123 acres of land, valued at $7,000; was married to Mar- 
tha Stevenson of Tamworth, N. H., year 1862. 

WOOD JASPER, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; born in Erie Co. Ohio, 1829; came to 
county, 1854; Rep; Unit; owns 1,040 acres of land, valued at $40,000; has held responsible 
offices of trust for a number of years; owns $6,000 worth of personal property; was married 
Ruhecy Goble, 1857; has had si.x children, five now living. 

WRIGHT H. Mrs. widow. Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; Meth; born Ohio. 




Melvin J- Keith Esq.. 

COUNTY CLERK 
RESIDENCE OHIO TOWNSHIP 



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OHIO TOWNSHIP. 

A CKERMAN JOSEPH, Sec. i8; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Albreclil; Dem; Mennonite. 
■^^ AUSMUS JNO. Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; laborer on J. loder's farm; Prot; from Germany. 
ALBRECHT JACOB Jr. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; boin in Dover Tp. Bureau Co. 

111. Jan. 7, 1S47; Dem; Mennonite; wife was Catharine Burkey, born in Tazewell Co. 111. 

Nov. 8, 1852; married Jan. 2r, 1873; has had three children, one dead and two living. 
AVERILL M. L. Jr. lives with father, Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; music teacher. 
AVERILL M. L. Sr. Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; minister M. E. Church; from Vt. 
AXION ANDREW, Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. K. Ross; from Sweden. 

"DAHLER P. Sec. 17; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Prot; from Germany; owns 80 acres land. 
BAIL G. W. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Pres: from Ind. 

BAILEY J. W. Sec. 26; P.O, Ohio; school teacher; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 80 ac. land. 

BAKER ALFRED A. Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Ohio; born in Bingham, Somerset Co. Me. 
March 28, 1839; came to this county i86g; Rep; Cong; first wife was Julia A. Smiih, born 
in Moscow, Somerset Co. Me. Jan. 9, 1849; married iVIarch i, iS6g, died Aug. 7, 1874; sec- 
ond wife was Auf:[usta F. Cleveland, born in Moscow, Somerset Co. Me. July 25. 1S39; mar- 
ried March 13, 1875; has one child by first wife, Sarah M, born April 18, 1871; owns 80 
acres land. 

BAKER GEORGE. Ohio; clerk; Dem; Prot; from LaSalle Co. 

BAKER RICHARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ireland; owns 102 acres. 

BARTLETT CATHERINE. Ohio; widow of Edgir; Pres; from N.Y. 

BAUMGARTNER H. C. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; born in Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 
12, 1S41; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Evang; owns 160 acres land; wife was Ann M. 

Poppe, born in Coburg, Germany, April 30, 1840; married Feb. ig, ; has six children, 

all living. 

BENNETT GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; laborer on L. T. Pomeroy's farm; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 

BISHOP PAYTON", Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; born in Winchester, Frederick Co. 
Va. Oct. 10, 1807; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land; val. prop.. 
$8,500; wife was Maranda J. Wilson, born in Louden Co. Va. March l^, 1S18; married 
Aug 30, 1838; has hod ten children, four living and six dead. 

BISHOP A. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

BLAKE G. W. Ohio; painter; Dem; Prot; from Lamoille. 

BERKY C. Sec. 5; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Jacob Albrecht; Dem; Mennonite; from 111. 

BOOTH JNO. S. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 

BOWLUS J. H. Ohio; furniture; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land. 

BRANNAN ARTHUR, Ohio; teamster; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

BROKAW A. P. lives with father. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Christian; from Ohio Tp. 

BROKAW G. D. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land. 

BROKAW WM. lives with father. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Prot; from Tp. 

BURRESS A. Sec. 36; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. B. Keel; Dem; Prot; from Ky. 

BURRESS F. A. .Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of D. Kiser; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 

BURRESS J. B. Sec. 24; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ky; owns i5o acres land. 

BURNHAM J'. P. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Princeton; owns i acre. 

/"'ARROLL JNO. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

^ GARY WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, rents of Mrs. Gartand; Rep; Prot. 

CHAMBERS L. Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of D. P. Smith; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

CHANDLER A. Ohio; livery; Rep; Prot; from Walnut Tp. 

CHASE A. W. Drugs, Ohio; born in Henrietta, Monroe Co. N.Y. Dec. 2g, 1S43; came to 

this county 1S72; Rep; Prot: first wife was Addie E. Cole, born Oct. 23, 1S46; married Dec. 

3, 1S68; died March 15, 1870; second wife was Dora E. Losee, born in Medina Co. Ohio, 

Aug. 31, 1S53; married Nov 13, 1S73. 
CLASEN MICHAEL, General Merchandise, Ohio; born in Berverg, Canton Greven- 

mager, Grand Duchy Luxemburg Oct. r, 1S35; came to county 1876; Dem; Cath; owns 120 

acres land in Lee Co; wife was Annie Koner, born Kautenbach, Luxemburg, May 3, 1S51; 

married Nov. 19, 1871; has had three children, two living and one dead. 

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CLARK GEO. M. lives wilh father, Sec. 25; P.O. Van Oiin; Rep; Prot. 

CL.\RK J. T. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 

COLE, E. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Melh; from N. J.; owns 80 acres land. 

COMPTON J. H. Ohio; lioarding-house; Rep; Prot; owns 226 acre?; from Ohio. 

COMPTO.V SOPHIA A. Mrs. (wid. of David), Sec. 2; P.O, Ohio; Prot; 160 acres; Ohio. 

CO>fDON PAT, Sec. IS; P.O.Ohio; laborer; Rep; Cath; boards J. W.Connor; Ireland. 

CON Iv LIN JAS. Sec. 30; P.O. Ohio; farmer, laborer D. Smith's farm; Rep; Prot. 

CONNER J. W. Sec. iS; farmer; P.O.Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres; from Va. 

CO.VNER S. Ohio; blacksmith; Dem; from Md. 

CONRAD FREDERICK, Ohio; hardware and grocery; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

CONRAD PETER, Ohio; hardware and grocery; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

CORBIN A. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. R. Scoti; Rep; Prot; from Oliio. 

CORBIN- A. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot; from Ohio. 

CORBIN J. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Warfield; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

COREY H. F. Sec. 35; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Prot; 400 acres. 

CRANDALL PAT. Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Elliott; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

■pvEMERATII PETER, Ohio; wagon-maker; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

■^-^ DENNISON J. Sec. 16; P.O.Ohio; farmer; boards A. Corbin; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 

DEWEY C. E. Ohio; stock dealer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 

DEWEY M. K. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y., Oct. 17, 1S33; 

came to this county in 1856; Ind; Freethinker; owns 240 acres of land; wife was Augusta 

Pomeroy; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y. Sept. 5, 1839; married Jan. 12, 1S60; has four children, 

three boys and one girl. 
DEWEY O. E. Ohio, drugs and groceries; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
DEXTER WM. A.Ohio; blacksmith; Ind; Prot; from Ca. 
DIEBOLT A. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; 80 acres; from Germany, 
DONAHUE JAS. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Prot; 117 acres; from N.Y. 
DORAN E. Sec. 29; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of Geo. Hammer; Rep; Cath. 
DORAN EDWARD, Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; lives with brother; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
DORAX JAS. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; born in County Wexford, Ireland, Feb. 1804; 

came to this Co. in 1S62; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres of land; value of property, $12,000; 

wife was Margaret Pension, born in County Wexford, Ireland, 1814; married Nov. 26, 1835; 

has had ten children — three dead and seven living. 
DORAN M. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; owns So acres; from Ireland. 
DOTY CHAS. Ohio; teamster; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 

DUFFY D. B. Sec. 2 P.O. Ohio; laborer; on estate of D. Compton; Rep; Prot; LaSalle Co. 
DUNHAM W. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; 240 acres; from W. Va. 

■pLLIS G. W. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

^ EMMONS D. Sec, 18; P.O. Ohio; schoolteacher, boards J: W. Conners; Rep; Prot. 

"PAGAN JAS. H. Ohio; butcher; Dem; Prot; fiom Lamoille. 
■*■ FAGAN JAS. Sec. i; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Ireland. 
FAGAN M. Ohio, butcher; Cath; owns So acres in Lamoille Tp; from Lamoille. 
FALVEY CHAS. Sec. 16; P.O.Ohio; lawyer; Dem; from Ireland. 
FENTON RICHARD, Ohio; railroad foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
.FIELDS GEO. P. Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Asa Kasbeer; Rep. 
FINN B. Sec. i; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres; from Ireland. 
FITZGERALD JAS. Sec. 34; P.O. Ohio, laborer on G.Clark's farm; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
FREASE H. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Mrs. Sarah A. Kiser; Rep; Prot; Ohio. 
FREDERICK EDWARD, Ohio; tinner; Dem; from Mendota. 

GABLE T. Sec. 23; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Dem Prot; from Ohio. 
GARTAND FANNIE E. Mrs. (wid. of A. D.) Sec. 25; P.O. Vanorin; Meth; 240 ac. 
GARTEN R. L. Sec. 36; P.O. Vanorin; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 210 acres; from Ind. 
GARTAND W.VI. Sec. 25; P.O. Vanorin; lives with mother; Rep; Prot. 
GIBSON JNO. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of T. O'Hare; Dem; Calh; from Denmark. 



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GIBSON P. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Wm. S. Wilson; Luth; from Germany. 
GILCHRIST JNO. Sec. 23: P.O.Ohio; farmer, rents of Mrs. Seguine; Rep; Prot; from Co. 
GORMLEY P. J.Ohio; minister Cath. ch.; Cath; from Ireland. 

GRUMBINE MOSES, Ohio; grain dlr.; Rep; Chris; from Du Page Co.; owns l6oac. land Neb. 
GUGAITY J. Sec. 2; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Dem; Calh; from Ireland; owns 400 acres land. 

T T AINES A. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Me,; owns 240 acres land. 
'^ HANNAN J. Sec, 13; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath. 
HAMMER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Ohio; born in Pulaski Co. Ky. Jan. 28, 1810; 

came to this county in 1849; Rep; Meth. E.; owns igo acres land; first wife was Rebecca 

Pearson, born Apr. 21, iSog. married Apr. 4, 1833, died July 28, 1852; second wife was Mrs. 

Elizabeth Butt, (wid. of Wm.) born May 6, 1820, married Sept, 13, i860, died Feb. 20, i86g; 

third wife was Mrs. Susan Carter, (wid. of Wm.) born Feb. 3, 1S17, married Feb. 24, 1870; 

has had eleven children in all. 
HANNAN T. Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 160 acres land. 
HANNAN T. Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath. 
HARDERSON JNO. Ohio; gen. mdse.; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
HAYES D. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns So.acres land. 
HENSEL E. Sec. 27; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land. 
HETZLER |N0. S. Ohio; stock dealer; Rep; Prot; born in county; owns 38 acres land. 
HILDERBRAND E. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot; from N.J.; owns 160 acres land. 
HILDERBRAND EUGENE, Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Prot. 
HILLS Z. S. Ohio; school teacher; Rep; Meth; from Mass. 

HITCHCOCK M. A. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of G. W. Mapes; Chris; from Peoria Co. 
HOGAN JNO. Ohio; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Chicago. 

HOWELL M B. Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 100 ac. land. 
HUNTER FRANCES B. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O.Ohio; Meth; from N.Y., owns 44 acres land. 
HYATT CHAS. C. Ohio; barber and billiard saloon; Dem; Meth; from Phila. 

T NKS J. Sec. 28; P.O. Li i-erick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 220 acres land. 

•*■ INKS W. F. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Rep; from Ohio. 

lODER JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; P,0, Ohio; born in Prussia, Germany, Oct, 5, 1833; 
came to this county 1837; Mennonite; owns 337 acres land; wife was Lana Hosman, born 
in Strasburg, Germany, June 14, 1843, married Dec, 10, 1861; has had seven children, five 
living and two dead. 

TACKSON .\NDREW M, Sec. ig; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y,; owns 80 ac, land, 

J JAMES ALBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick, laborer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

JACKSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec, 16; P,0. Ohio; born in New York State June l6- 
l8ri ; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Meth; owns 60 acres land; val. prop. S6,ooo; first 
wife was Jane Westcott, born April 6, 1814, married Dec. i, 1831, died Aug. g, 1836; second 
wife Mrs. Eleanor Trumbell, wid. of Thos., born July 31, 1807, married Oct. 2g, 1836, died 
June 12, 1843; third wife was Matilda Nobles, born April 25, 1S21, married Feb. 3, 1S45; h^s 
had eight children, two by first, four by second, and twoljy third wife, five living and three dead. 

J.\MES WILLIAM, Sec, 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; from Ohio; Rep; Meth; owns 132 ac. land. 

JOHNSON C, Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Winkler; Prot, 

JOHNSON HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Ohio; born in parish of Dundalk, Townland 
of Ballinfall, Co, Louth, Ireland, April 1829; caine to this county in 1S50; Dem; Calh; owns 
544 acres land; first wife was Mary McEnney, born in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, 1835, married 
Nov. I, 1854, died April 4, 1S61; second wife was Lucinda Baumgartner, born in Berne, 
Switzerland, May 2, 1844, married Nov. 8, 1S63; has had four children by first wife and 
seven by second. 

JOHNSON F. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 120 acres land. 

JOHNSON W. Sec. 25; P.O.Ohio; laborer on J. Smith's farm; Prot. 

JONES A. Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Meth. 

JONES D, Sec, 24; P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 2g5 acres land. 

JONES GEO. Ohio; wagon maker; Prot; from Princeton. 

JONES O. Mrs, wid. of Jas. Sec. 36; P.O. Van Orin; Meth. 

jZARNER MARY Mrs. wid. of Thos. Ohio; Cath; from Germ.iny. 

■"^ KASBEER G. W. Sec. 2S; P.O. Ohio; lives with brother; from Ohio. , 



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KASBEER I. H. Sec. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of father; Rep; Meth; from county. 

K \SIJEER J. S. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 560 acres. 

ICKLLEY AAROX, Farmer, Sec. 3; I'.O, Ohio; born in Unity, Waldo Co. Me. Dec. 8, 
1806; came to this county in 1846; Rep; I'rot; owns 104 acres land; wife was Artymis«ey 
Foster, born in r.»rish of D.xiglas, Co. Carlton, New Brunswick, Feb. 14 1824; married 
May 10, 1837; has had twelve children, all living. 

KKI.LEY ALO.S'ZO, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Lee Co. 

KENNEDY M. Sec. i; P.O.Ohio; farmer; rents of S. P. .Mcintosh; Dem; Calh; from Ireland. 

KESI.ER GEO. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot. 

KKSLER M. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; fa'mer; rents of I,. T. Pomcroy; Dem; Prot; from Indiana. 

KESSLER I. C, P.O. Ohio; grain and stock; Rep; Chri.slian; from Lee Co; owns 880 acres. 

KIRK l5EIOi'.\RD, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; owns 240 acres. 

KING J NO. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; rents of G. Stevenson; Rep; from Penn. 

KING T1I03. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; lives with father; Uep; Prot; from Penn. 

KISER D. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; front Ohio; owns 160 acres. 

KISER 1. .Sec. 14; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from township. 

KISER M. Sec. 14; P.O.Ohio; farmer; lives with mother; T\ep; Prot; from township. 

KI.SER SARAH A. Mrs. Lives on Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; born in lielmont Co. Ohio, 
July 13, 1S29; Christian; married June 2g, 1851; .Mrs. Kiscr is the widow of Geo. \V. who 
wa^ born iii Perry Co. Penn. Feb. 16, 1S27, died Feb. 15, 1S70; Mrs. K. has six children, 
five boys and one girl. 

KISER \V. E. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Meth. 

KOIIN JNO. Ohio; harness-maker; Prol; from Germany. 

KORBER W.M. Sec. 4; P.O.Ohio; laborer on J. Albrecht's farm; Dem; Meth; from Germany. 

T .-\MB J.VMES, Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; rents of father; Rep; Prol; from Canada. 

-'-' L.VMPIIEY PlIILLIP.Sec. 19; P.O. Ohio; farmer; rents of G. A. Dodge; Ctth. Germany. 

LAMB J. M. Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; born in Green Co. Va. May 24. 1816; came 
to this county 1846; Kep; Christian; owns 120 acres land; val. prop. $8,500; wife was Mar- 
tha A. Shifflit, born in Rockingham Co. Va. Oct. I, 1823; married .March 16, 1838; has had 
fifteen children, three dead and twelve living. 

L.\MP1IIER P. Jr. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

L.VMPIIIER P. Sr. Sec. It; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns 80 acres. 

L.VMPMIER T. Sec. to; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Bowlus estate; Dem; Caih; from Germany. 

L,\Nr,\VORTIlY F. Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; firmer; Rep; Meth; from N.V.; owns I20 acres. 

LANDERS JOHX, Liver)-, Ohio; born in Walnut Tp. Bureau Co. Ills. Oct. 17, 1853: 
Dem; Prol. 

LARKI.N M. .Sec. n; P.O. Ohio; laborer; Calh; from Ireland. 

LARKI.NS T. Sec. 11; P.O Ohio; laborer on P. Ollare's farnt; Cath; from Ireland. 

LEWIS A. .Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; owns 80 acres; from Ohio. 

LEWIS C. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer rents of J. Inks; Rep; Prol; from Ohio. 

EEWIS E. .Sec. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 122 acres; from Ohio. 

LEWIS R. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

LINK M. Ohio; laborer; Cath; from Germany. ' 

LINN JOHN. Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of M. J. Keith; Luth; from Sweden. 

LONGH.VMNE J. Sec. l; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of S. P. .Mcintosh; from Germany. 

LONGENS TERN JNO. S;c. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. H. Bowlus; from Germany. 

LOWE S. SiC. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer, renti of V. Shawl; Dem; Christian; from Penn. 

LUTHER W.M. Sec. 6; P.O.Ohio; school-teacher, boards with C. Baumgartner; Rep; Prol. 

]\/TcBRIER G. H. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of B. Rogers; Prol; from N.Y. 

McDonald L. Sec. 13; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, rents of J. N. Kies; Rep; Prot. 
McGILL JNO. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Calh; from Ireland; owns 102 acre-;. 
McGIXTY n. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Calh; from Va. 
McGINTY E. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Ireland; owns 80 acres. 
McLaughlin p. M. Sec. lo; P.O. Ohio; laborer on M. R. Dewey's farm; Ind; Prol. 
MACKIN E. Sec. 2; P.O.Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Walters; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
.MALONEE S. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Prol; from Ohio. 



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MAGUSON C. G. Sec. 25; P.O. Princetoii; farmer; Rep; Luth; from, Sweden. 

MARTIN V. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of H. F. Corey; Dem; Prct; from Ohio. 

MATSON GEO. Sec. 31; P.O. Limericl;; farmer, rents of Jas. Ross; Rep; Meth; from Dover Tp. 

MATSON M. L. Sec. 31; P.O. Limeiick; farmer, rents of J. Ross; Rep; Meth; from Dover Tp. 

M-AYHALL W. S. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Rep; Christian; from Mo. 

MEEK H. H. Ohio; station agent; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 

MURTAUGH EDWARD, See. 11; P.O.Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath; from N.Y. 

3IERCER T. D. Physician and Surgeon, Ohio; born in Princeton, Bureau Co. April 15, 
1S4S; came to this county in 1S48; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value property $12,000; 
wife was Margaret R. Kasbeer, born in OhioTp. Bureau Co. Ill; married Sept. 15, iS(jS; have 
three children; graduated at Bennett Medical College, Chicago, June, 1S72. 

MURTAUGH J. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns So acres land. 

MURPHY E. Ohio; clerk; Dem; Cath; from Penn. 

MYERS SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Ohio; laborer on D. Smith's farm; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 



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EIS R. Ohio; blacksmith; Cath; from Germany. 



/^'HARES P. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 154 acres. 
^^ O'NEIL THOS. Ohio; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

OLIK CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of L. Malonee; Luth; from Sweden. 
OLIVERSON R. T. Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; owns 3S0 ac. land. 
OROUKE THOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ca; owns So acres land. 

"pADEN JNO. R. Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
PALMER J. H. Ohio; stock dealer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 240 acres land in Iowa. 

PADE?f ALEXAjVDER, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; born in Funkstown, Wash- 
ington Co. Md. June 8, 1S06; came to this county in 1S59; ''^^Pl Meth; owns 385 acres land; 
wife was Mary Rarasburg, born near Middletown, Frederick Co. Md. Aug. 15, 1810; married 
March 17, 1829; died Dec. g, 1875; has had eleven children, two dead and nine living. 

PARCHEN HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; from Germany; owns 240 acres land. 

PARSONS I. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ca; owns 74 acres land. 

PATTERSON WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Prot; from Wis. 

PAYNE JNO. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; Cath; from Chicago. 

PEARSON JNO. Sec. 36; P.O.Princeton; farmer, rents of R. L. Garter; Luth; from Sweden. 

PERRY GEO. Ohio; butcher; Ind; Epis; from England. 

PITMAN L. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot. 

PITTMAN F. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Wm. S. Wilson; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 

POMEROY H. S. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer, lives with son-in-law, M. R. Dewey; Ind; Prot. 

POMEROY L. T. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Univ; from N.Y.; owns 320 acres land. 

POMEROY S. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 200 acres land. 

POPETON WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of C. Meisner; Rep; Christian; from Prussia. 

PKATT AMANDA Mrs. (widow of Enoch), who was born in N.Weymouth, Mass. May 
21, i8oS; lie came to this county in 1835; married July 7, 1829; died June i, 1869; Mrs. 
I'ratt was Amanda Megaw, who was born in New Lebanon, Hancock Co. N. Y. Sept. 4, 
1S06; has had si.\ children, four sons and two daughters. 

O ACTENBAUGH G. G. Ohio; lumber; Rep; Ger. Meth; from Germany. 

-"^ REM3BURG I. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 120 acres land. 

REMSBURG L. E. Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 240 acres land. 

RAVE E. H. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Mich; owns 80 acres in Nebraska. 

REMSBUKG GEO. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; born in Sandusky Co. Ohio, June 6, 
1S50, came to this county in 1857; Rep; iMeth; wife was Margaret Rebecca Ross, born in 
Ohio Township, Bureau Co, Ills. March 22, 1852; married July 3, 1S72; has one child, 
Maury Burt, born Aug. 25, 1S73. 

REMSUURG H. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Md. 

REMSBURG P. F. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns Sio acres land. 

REMSBURG S. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Md; owns 200 acres land. 

RISHER H. Sec. 32; P.O. Ohio;" farmer, rents of J. Ross; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 

RISHER JAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 



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IlICHAKOSON A. N. Physician and Surgeon, Ohio; born in Clarion Tp. Bureau Co. 

III. July 21, 1842: Kcp; Prol; wife was Mary C. Gore, born in Grovcland, Tazewell Co. III. 

July 26, 1S47; married June 20, 1872; has two children; graduated at Rush Medical College, 

Jan. 17. 1S72. 
KOGEUS B. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prol; from N.V'.; owns 340 acres land. 
ROGERS \VM. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; f.irnier; Christian; from Ohio; owns 80 acres lan<l. 
ROSS ANI>ItEW, Karnier and Minister of Christian Church; P.O. Ohio; born in York 

Tp. Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, May 2S, 1S23; came to this county 1S45: Rep; Christian; owns 

720 acres land; first wife was Hannah Randall, liorn in Dearborn Co. Ind. June 5, 1825; 

married Oct. 2o, 1846; died Aug. 23, 1856; second wife was Salina Ireland, born in Harrison 

Co. Va. Feb. S, 1822; married Jan. 18. 1S57; has had five children by first wife and four by 

second wife, one dead and three living; oldest resident minister i,i the county. 
ROSS GEO. R. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Christian; from Co; owns So acres land. 
IIOS.S JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; born in Somerset, Somerset Co. Penn. 

I'cb. 22. iSoS; came to this county 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 762 acres land; value property 

849.000; wife w.-is Margaret Butt, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Dec. ig, l8l2; married 

Feb. 27, 1831; has had thirteen children, ten living and three dead. 
ROSS J.\S. \V. Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of Jas. Ross; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
KOSS JOEL D. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Limerick; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Dec. I, 

1S43; came to this county 1S51; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land; value properly $Io,coo; 

wife was Xora E. Wulf, born in Logan Co. Ohio. Nov. 28. 1849; married Dec. I, 1868; has 

had f.ur children, two boys and two girls, three living and one dead. 
ROSS JOS. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Tp. 
RO.SS JOS. .v. lives with father. Sec. 27; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Christian; from Co. 
ROS.S J. W. Ohio; lumber, coal and agricultural implemenls; Rep; Christian; from Tp. 
ROSS W.M. Ohio; boarding house; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 
RUFF J. G. Ohio; hardware; Rep; Prot; from Princeton. 
RUNIAX WM. Sec. 27; P.O. Ohio; laborer on A. Ross' farm; Rep; from Ohio. 

CCALI.AN J. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; Cath. 

•--^ SC.\LL.\N M. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Ireland; owns 19S acres land. 

SCHM.\US F. li. Ohio; harness-makev; Rep; Cath; from Germany. 

SCOTT A. U. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; born in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co. Ohio. April 

I, 1834; came to this county 1S42; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $6,000; 

wile was Abigail Butt, born Tuscirawas Co. Ohio, 1840; married April l, 1S60; has two 

children. 
SCOTT L. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of S. Remsburg; Rep; Cong; Irom Ohio.- 
SEAVERNS CII.\S. Sec. 25; P.O.Ohio; farmer, lives with mother; Rep; Meth; owns So ac. 
SEAVERXS J. II. Mrs. Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; Meth. 

SII.WVL M. Sec. 21; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Meth; from Va; owns 80 acres land. 
SHAWL VI.N'CENT, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Meth; 120 acres, val. $7,000. 
SHERBURN GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Epis; from England. 
SHERliUKN THOS. lives with father. Sec. 19; P.O.Ohio; Epis. 
SIIEEHAN DAVID, Ohio; hotel; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

SIIEOLIN O. Sec. i; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 100 acres land. 
SHIFPLET ALBEKT, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; born in Rockingham Co. Va. April 

21, 1826; came to his county in 1844: Rep; Prop; owns 230 acres land; value prop. $19,000; 

wife was Ellen Hensel, born in York Tp. Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, April 15, 1835; married 

June 29. 1856; has had nine children, three dead and si.\ living. 
SHIFFLET N. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; .Meth; from Va; owns 160 acres land. 
SIMS W.M. Ohio; candy manf; Luth; from Germany, 

SLUT TS M. Set. 31; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Jacob Ross; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
SMILEY ROBT. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Penn. 
SMITH 1!. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; from Germany. 
SMITH D WIGHT, Farmer, .Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; born in Northampton, Mass. July 13. 1830; 

came to this county in 1S30; Rep; Prot; owns 320 acres land; wife was Mrs. Rebecca Cunk- 

lin (wid. of Hutson), born in Belmont Co. Ohio, May 15, 1834; married Nov, 4, 1857; has 

had nine children, three dead and six living. 
S.MITH D. P. Sec. 2g, P.O.jOhio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Mass; owns 553 acres land. 
SMITH ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 33, P.O. Dover; Meth; owns 40 acres land. 



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SMITH GEO. Ohio; restaurant; Dem; Lutli; from Germany. 

SMITH GEO. W. Sec. 29, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Meth; from Tp. 

SMITH J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Ohio; farm'er; Rep; Prot; from Me; owns 160 acres land. 

SOWERS C. Sec. ig, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

SOWERS GEO. Sec. 19, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

SOWERS JAS. M. Sec. 19, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. B. Smith; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

SPAKE JAS. Sec. 24, P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 136 acres land. 

SPAKE O. Sec. 24, P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

SPENCER H. Ohio; shoemaker; Rep; Prot; from England. 

STEVENSON C. L. Sec. 22, P.O. Ohio; farmer; rents of E. Lewis; Rep; Prot; from Tp. 

STEVENSON E. F. Ohio; clerk; Rep; Christian;7rom Ohio. 

STEVENSON S. Sec. 13, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres land. 

STOLLDORF MARY Mrs. (wid. of Louis), Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; rents of J. Albrecht; Evang. 

"T^AYLOR ROBT. Sec. 26, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Corbin; Rep; Prot; from Penn. 
-'■ TERRY P. Sac. 36, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Prot; from England. 
THOMAS JNO. Ohio; shoemaker; Rep; Prot; born in Ca. 

TOWNSEND WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 88 acres land. 
TUKNBULL W. R. Sec. 24, P.O. Van O.in; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Scotland; 160 ac. land. 

AISTALTERS A. Sec. 2, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Oath; from Germany. 
WALTER A. S. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Prot; from Co. 

WALTERS L. Sec. i, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany; owns 67 acres land. 

WALTERS P. Sec. i, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany; owns 80 acres land. 

WALTER H. Sec. 12, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany. 

WALTER HENRY, Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns So acres land. 

WALTER JNO. Sec. 12, P.O. Ohio; farmer, lives with father; from Germany. 

WALTER JNO. F. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Prot; from Co. 

WEASEL JNO. Ohio; shoemaker; Dem; Luth;from Germany. 

WEBER THEODORE, Ohio; restaurant; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

WELDIjS' JOHjN" J. Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Ohio; born in Madison Co. Ohio, Oct. I, 1S34, 
came 10 this Co. in 1S59; Dem; Prot; owns 360 acres land, value property $26,500; wife was 
Margaret C. Falvey, born in Adams Co. 111. Jan. 25, 1836, married Sept. 16, i85o; has two 
children, one girl and one boy. 

WIDNEY HARVEY S. Minister Meth. Church, Ohio, born in Frankfort, Clinton Co. 
Indiana, March 11, 1S49. came to this county in 1S73; I^^PI iMeth; wife was Ella Under- 
wood, born in Adrian, Lenawee Co. Mich. Jan. 30, 1853, married June 28, 1873; has one child, 
Harvella M., born June 14, 1874. 

WILLEY HENRY, Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; lives with'father; Rep; Prot. 

WILLEY G. Z. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 80 acres land. 

WILLEY WM. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot. 

WILSON A. Sec. 33, P.O. Limerick, farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

WILSON J. G. Sec. 17, Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 200 acres land. 

WILSON WM. S. Farmer and Merchant, Ohio; born in Uniontown, Belmont Co. Ohio, 
May 15, 1831, came to this county in 1837; Ind; Melh; owns 365 acres land; wife was Maria 
Jones, born in Princeton, Bureau Co. 111. April 29, 1834, married Oct. 7, 1852. 

WINKLER J. Sec. 23, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

WIRGES JNO. Ohio; plasterer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

WISEBECK WM. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; laborer on D. Smith's farm; Dem; Cath. 

WRIGHT CALVIN, Sec. 28, P.O. Ohio; laborer on J. S. Kasbeer's farm; Prot. 

VT'EATMAN G. Sec. 4, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England; owns 94;^ acres land. 
^ YORGERSEN N. Sec. 17, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Wm. S. Wilson; Luth; from Ger'y. 
YOUNG W. J. Sec. 7, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from 111; owns So acres land. 

^IMMERMAN ANDREW, Sej. 17, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; from France. 



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DOVER TOWNSHIP. 

A LSTIIOLfSE S. Sec. 30. P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 60 acres; Rep; Il.ipt; from Penn. 

■^^ .WDF.R.SON J. See. 19, P.O. Princeton; f.irmer; Rep; l.uth; from Sweden; 80 ac. 

AfiARK R. I.. I'.O. Dover; f.irmer; Dem; Melh; from Ills. 

AB.VKU X. H. .\i;ent Wilson Sewing .Machine, P.O. Dover; born in Ills. March 9. l82i; 
came 10 this coiiniy in 1S66; Dem; Mcth; val. prop. $l,oot'; was pilot on the .Mississippi 
River from 1837 10 1S48; m.irrieii Nancy Hargrove, Aug. 20, 1S46; born in Ills; has one 
daughter, .Mary, now attending Northwestern University, Ills. 

ADAMS C.VI.VIN, Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

.\I,DRIC1I EI-IAS, Sec. 7; P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

ALLEN JOSEPH B. .Sec. 35; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from III. 

AMES JQIIN. P.O. Princeton; farm laborer. 

.WDERSON OLEK, P.O.Dover; farmer; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON' P. .Sec. I, P.O. Dovci; farmer, rents 100 ac; Dem; from Sweden. 

.VN.SON J. Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Switzerland. 

ANSON J. S., P.O. Dover; gardener; Dem; from Switzerland. 

ARCHER D.WID. Sec. 16, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; from .\. Y; 80 acres. 

ARCHER LEWIS, Sec. 14; P.O. Dover; farmer. 

ARCHER MILTON, Sec. 16; P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

ADLUND JOHN, P.O.Dover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

AVERILL JAMES, Sec. 9, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; from Penn. 

"D.\LL J. M., Dover; merchant; Rep; Free Will Bapt; from N. Y. 

1!E.\UM.\NN R. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Switzerland. 
BAILEY E. V. P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

BARTLE FREDRICK, P.O.Dover; farm laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 
HARTLEY E. Sec. 7; tenant. 

BEABER HENRY. Dover; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
BEABER GEORGE, P.O. Dover; weaver; Rep; Bapt; from Pa. 
BE.VTTY J. F. Sec 36, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
BENCE N., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
BENJSON SWAN, P.O. Dover; lal)orer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
BERG.'VN JOHN, Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 45 acres. 
BISHOP AARON, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; from Ohio 
BISHOP THOS., P.O. Limerick; carpenter; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 
BIEKMAN EDWARD. Sec. 10; P.O. Limerick; farmer; from 111. 

1!1EI<M.\.N'N r II. .Sec. 10, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Prussia; 120 acres. 
BLENKERN WILLIAM T.. P.O. Dover; minister: Rep; Cong; from England. 
BOGGS JAMES, P.O. Limerick; farm laborer; Rep. 
BRADEN ROBT., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; from Penn. 
BRAGDON A. E., P.O. Dover; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Maine. 
BRAG DON BETSY Mrs. P.O. Dover; Univ; from Maine. 
BRIGHAM J. H. Sees. 22. 26, 27; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. H; 360 acres. 
BRIGIIAM S. T.. P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ills. 
BROWN J. II., I'.O. Limerick; commercial traveler; Rep; Meth; from England. 

/""ADV J. W. Dover; trader; Rep; from 111. 

^ CADY J. W. Dover; trader; Rep; from N.V. 

CAR LAN PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

CAKEY ARTHUR, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Bapt. 

CAREY ARTHUR. Dover; laborer; Rep; from III. 

CARTER T. S. .Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; tenant. 

CH.VSE DAVID. Sec. 86, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. H; 270 acres. 



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CHASE D. W. Sec. 27; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

CHILDS JAS. Sec. 10, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau. • 

GUILDS R. Sec. S, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 200 acres. 

CLARK GEORGE, P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 

CLAKK SAMUEL, P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Dover; born in Ills, on 
April 20, 1S37; came to this county in 1S37; Rep; Cong; owns 2672^ acres of land valued 
at §22,000; married Anna L. Pool, Jan. I, iSsg; has four children, two boys and two girls. 

CODDINGTON H. E. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Ills; 200 acres. 

CODINGTON J. HARVEY, Sec. 33, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111; 100 acres. 

COLE ELVINA MRS., Dover; Meth; from Ky. 

COLE JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co; So acres. 

CONANT H. M., Dover; teacher; Rep; from Ills. 

CONANT ISAAC, Dover; carriage manufacturer; Rep; Lili; from Mass. 

CONOBOV JOHN, Sec. II, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 40 acres. 

COOK WM. J, Principal of Dover Normal and Business School; educated at Oberlin College 
and National Normal School; was Principal of Bartlett Academy, Bartlett, Oliio, for two 
years, then was appointed Superintendent of Schools in Wayneville, Ohio; held this position 
until 1876, when he opened an independent normal and business school at Dover, III; born 
in Scott Co. Penn. March 8, 1851; Rep; Cong; married Mary E. DeVall, of Harmor, Ohio, 
Jan. 19, 1874; she is also a graduate of tlie National Normal School. 

CORK J. lives with S. Cook, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; Ind; Bapt; born in Bureau Co. 

CORK S. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind;j!;pis; from England; 40 acres. 

CORK THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Dover; tenant farmer; Ohio 

CORK WM. Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Bapt; from Ohio; 20 acres. 

CORBIN WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Limerick: farmer, reiits 80 acres; Dem; Chris; from Ohio. 

COSNER WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 

COTTRELL N. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from Mass; l5o acres. 

COULTER J. W. lives with R. M. Coul:er, Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

COULTER R. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va; 120 acres. 

COULTER R. M. Jr. lives with R. M. Coulter, Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

CRATER J. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J. 

CRATER J. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N. J.; 170 acres. 

CRATER W. N., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 

CUSIC THOS. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; Meth; born in Bureau Co. 

■pjAMON JOHN, Dover; laborer; Dem; from Mass. 

DANIELS J. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 100 acres; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
DAYTON S. Sec. 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn; l6o acres. 
DEAN R. L,, P.O. Dover; tinner; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
DEE GUSTAVUS, Sec. 20, P.O.Princeton; Rep; from Vt. 
DEE PIENRY A. Sec. 20, P.O.Princeton; tenant; Rep; from Vt. 
DEE JAMES E., P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 200 acres; Rep; from Vt. 
DEERMON D. R., P.O. Dover; mason; Dem; Bapt; from Ind. 
DONEGAN D. S., P.O. Dover; pastor Biptist church; Rep; from Mo. 
DRAYMAN JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Luth; fropi Hanover. 
DUNBAR AARON, Sec. 26; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Penn. 
DUNN J. M., P.O. Lim'erick; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; Ohio. 

■pBERLY ISAAC, Sec. 7, P.O.Princeton; tenant; Rep; born in Peoria, 111. 

EBERLY J. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres. 
EDWARDS FRANK, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Germany. 
EGGERT HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O.Princeton; farmer; from Ger. 
EICHMILE AUGUST, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden. 
EICHMIRE FRED. Sec. 21; P.O.Princeton; farmer; from Sweden. 
EICHMIRE J. Sec. 31, P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Prussia; 160 acres. 
EKDHAL M. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 



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ELLIOTT J. F. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 240 acres; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

ELLIOTT SAMUEL, Sec. 19; farmer. 

ELLIOTT WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

ELLIS ABBOTT, Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Metli; from Va; 330 acres. 

ELMORE S. P., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 

ENYART JAS. L, Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co. 

ENYART JOHN S. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, 

ENYART A. K. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

EPPERSON H. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer-^ Dem. 

EPPERSON H. Jr. son of H. Epperson, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton. 

EPPERSON ORIN, son of H. Epperson, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton. 

EPPERSON T. M. son of H. Epperson, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton. T 

■pOGLEBERRY A. Sec. 21; P.O.Princeton; farmer; from Sweden. 
■*- FOOTE WILLIAM H. Dover; confectioner; Rep; from 111. 
FRAZEE M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; So acres. 
FRIEBLEY DAVID, Sec. 25; P.O. Djver; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
FUNDENBURG SIMEON, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Ger. 

r^ ARTEN M. H. Dr. Dover; Rep; Meth; from Indiana. 

^-^ GA.RTON M. E. Mrs. Dover; postmistress; Meth; from Ohio. 

GARVEN JAMES, Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres. 

GILBERT L. C. Dover; butcher; Rep; Con^s from N.Y. 

GILBERT THERON, P.O. Dover; laborec;^Rep; from 111. 

GILCHRIST RONALD, P.O.Dover; mail carrier; Rep; from Scotland. 

GILHAM J. A. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in Madison Co. Ill; 180 acres. 

GOETZ D. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Bavaria; 80 acres. 

GOODRICH C, P.O. Dover; retired; Rep; from N.Y. " 

GOODRICH M. E, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

GRAND.\LL C, P.O.Dover; shoemaker; Rep; Cong; from Sweden. 

GRAY CORNELIUS, JI.D., Limerick; was born in Guernsey Co. Ohio on Nov. 4, 1S24; 
came to this county in 1S54; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, value $400; holds office of 
School Director; he joined the Muskingum Annual Conference of the Methodist (Prot.) 
Cluirch in 184S, and preached in that conference six years; joined the North III. Conference 
of the same church in 1S54, and was actively engaged in the ministry in that Conference for 
eighteen years, during seven of which he was president; he graduated at the Medical De- 
partment of the Iowa State University Maixh 2, 1876; wife was Rachel Ann Mussetter; 
married in 1S51; has seven children, all living. 

GRAY JOSEPH F., P.O. Limerick; teacher; Rep; from Ohio. 

GRIFFIN GEORGE, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 

GRIFFIN W. P. Sec. 35, P.O.Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.; 50 acres. 

GWINN LIZA, MRS., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Va. 

T T ALLADAY H. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 60 acres; Rep; born in III. 

•'^ HALLADAY L. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.; 462 acres. 

HARRIS E. R, Sec. 30. P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Mass; 120 acre.s. 

HARFORD W. B., P.O.Dover; butcher; Rep; Meth; from Va. 

HARFORD W. B. Dover; butcher; Rep; from Vt. 

HASSARD O., P.O. Dover; harness-maker; Rep; from 111. 

HENNESY J., P.O.Dover; student; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

HENSEL GEO. Sec. 23; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

HENSEL G., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

HENSEL H., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

HENSEL JAMES, Sec. 22, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Pa.; 980 acres. 

HENSEL J. W. Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

HENSEL M., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

HENSEL P. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Ohio; 200 acres. 



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HENSEL CYRUS, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

HOBART FRED, Sec. i, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Prussia. 

HOB.A.RT H. Sec. I, P.O. Dover; works with F. Hobart; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

HOGE E. P., Dover; blacksmitii; Rep; Metlr; from Ohio. 

MOr.E .NIMROD, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

HOOTES H. H. Sec. 7, works for J. \V. Neighbor; Rep; from Penn. 

HOOVER J. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn; 160 acres. 

HOWE S. Sec. 10; laborer; Ind; Bapt; from Canada. 

HOWE SAMUEL, Dover; farmer; Rep; from Me. 

HOWE SARAH H. IC, P.O. Dover; Bapt; from Ohio. 

HOYT JONATHAN, .Sec, 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

HUBBARD C. C. Dover; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 

HUBBARD CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from England. 

HUBBARD GEORGE, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from England. 

HUBBARD T. Jr. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; Rep; Chris; born in Bureau Co. 

HUBB\RD THOS. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; rents 14 acres; Rep; from England. 

HUBBARD WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; Rep; Chris; Born in Bureau Co. 

HUFF WILLIAM, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

HUFFAKER ISRAEL, Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Dover; was born in Wayne Co. Ky. June 
g, 1S14; came t ) this couniy in 1S56; Dem; Christian; owns 477 acres of land, value $30 000, 
and 600 acres of land in Iowa; wife \vas Ann Maria Kurtz; married May i, 1S34; had seven 
children, three of whom are now living. 

HUFFMAN P. M. Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Meth; from N. J. 

HUMMELL J., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Iowa. 

HUSEMAN F. Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents So acres; Rep; Luth; Prussia. 

TSDELL THOS. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 100 acres; Dem; from Ohio. 

JACKSON MATTHEW, Sec. 15; P.O. Limerick; laborer. 
JONES JOSEPH, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; farmer and mason. 

JO?fES JAMES F. Farmer and Mason, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; was born in Springfield, 
Grafton Co. N.H. Oct. 28, 1S31; came to this county in 1837; Dem; owns 206 acres of 
land, value $10,300; wife was Aro.\a E. NVaterman; married May 18, 1854, at Crystal Lake, 
McHenry Co.; she was liorn Feb. 6, 1836; has two children, lost one. 

JEFFERIESS B. T., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Md. 

JOHNSON GEO. Sec. 6; tenant farmer; Dem; from Ind. 

JOHNSON J.\S. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ind. 

JOHNSON .\. Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany 14; acres. 

JOHNSON OLAF, Sec. 16, P.O. Princetun; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Sweden; 80 ac. 

JOHNSON P., P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 80 acres; from Sweden. 

Ty'AAR IRA, .Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 92 acres; Dem; from N.J. 
KA.\R T. Sec. ig, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 120 ac; Dem; from N.J. 

KARR .VLFRED, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

KEEL JOHN W., P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; frem Ohio. 

KELIHER J. Sec. 14, P.O.Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 10 acres. 

KEITH MELVIN J. Farmer; Sec 25; P.O. Dover; born Ontario Co. N.Y. June 8, 182S; 
came to Co. 1847; Ind; owns 370 acres land, val. §18,000; per. prop. §4,000; holds office Co. 
clerk; teacher in public schools most of the winters since 1847, teaching his first school in 
Stark Co, Ills, that year; three children — Charles, ^Vilbur and Helen. 

KELIHER JOHN, Sec. Ii; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

KELLOGG ARIEL, Dover; retired, from Vt. 

KELLOGG A. C. Dover; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 

KELLOGG E. J. Dover; harness-maker; Rep; from Vt. 

KISSICK CYNTHA, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Ky. 

KNOLL CYRUS, Dover; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 



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KRAl'I'l- lir.NRV. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton, farmer; Dem; Lmh; from Ger. 
KR.M'FF JOHN Jr. Sec. so; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; I.uih; from Ger. 
KRAPFK .MARTIN. Sec. 2o; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lulh; from (Jer. 
KR.VPFF J-. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; I.uih; from Germany; 80 acres. 

T AFFERTV JOSEPH, Dover; laborer; Rep; Christian; from 111. 

■'-' LAKE ELIJAH. P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

LAKE GF.OUGE, P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

L.\MH .\. Sec. 9, P.O. Limerick; works for J. Jono; Kcp; born liureau Co. 

L.-\.\ll! M. Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; born III; 40 acres. 

LAWRENCE SAMUEL, Sec. 13; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep. 

LAWRENCE THO.MAS, Sec. 14; P.O. Dover; farm laborer; Rep. 

I.EEPER CHARLE-i, P.O. Princeton, farmer. 

LEAHY PAT, Dover; Dem; Catli; from Ireland. 

LENDHLOOD J. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; lou acre-i. 

LENDItLOOD O. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer; works 100 acres; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

LESLIE JUDSON, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Uep; from 111. 

LIMERICK A. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer and teacher; Rep; l)urn liureau Co. 

LI3II':itICK ROBT. E. Farmer. Sec. 4. P.O. Limerick; wa.s horn in Bureau Co. March 
31. 1 147'. works 350 acres of laml; Kcp; Meih; enlisted Feb. 23, 18(14, '" the 93d Reg I.V. 
Company 15; was in the batile of Altouna, Ga. Oct 5, 1864, and at .Savannah, Ga., Dec. 10 
anil n, 1864. and at Columbia, .S. C, Feb. 15, 1865, and in all the principal battles of .Sher- 
man's "march to the sea;" wife was Mary J. Perry, she was born in .Muscatine, Iowa. Sept. 

5, 1S56; married July 3, 1S76. 

LINABERRY A. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; lives wiih W. L Linaberry; Rep; Melh. 
LINABERRY W. L. Sec. 7, P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J.; 120 acres. 
LUMERY ENOCH, Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 240 acres. 

V/TAGNUSSON AUGUST, Dover; laborer; from Sweden. 

M.\SON' D. S. Sec. l6, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 200 acres; Rep; born Bureau Co. 

MATSON E. .M. Sec. 8, P.O. Princeton; l"armer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 399 acres. 

McC.'\LL A. Sec. 10. P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 33S acres. 

McC.\LL JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; from Ohio; 80 acres. 

McINTOSH J. C, P.O. Dover, farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

McKARISHAN SAMUEL, Sec. 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep. 

.McKINSTRY A. H. Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from I'cnn; 76 acres; 

iMcKINSTRY D. B. Dover; retired; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

McKINS PRY JOSEPH S. Dover; laborer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

McKINSTRY J. A. J., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; IVes; from Penn. 

McKINSTRY W. P. E., P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 

McWATTY JAS. Sec. 35, 26; 21, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 

MEAD OSCAR. Sec. 26; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Me. 

MKRDITII KLMINA MRS., Dover; weaver; Cong; from N.Y. 

MILLKIt A. W. Farmer, Sec. 15. P.O. Princeton; was born in Bureau Co. Oct. 16, 1840; 
Rep; owns one-third of 390 acres of land, value $7,000; wife was Elizabeth Bixby; married 
March 17, 1876; she was bom in Sheridan, Chatauqua Co. N.Y., April 14, 1834; hasone 
child. 

MILLKK HENRY W. Farmer. Sec. 15 P.O.Princeton, was horn in Bureau Co. .M.irch 

6, 1842; Rep; owns one-third of 390 acres of land, value $7,000. 
MILLER R. T. Sec. 10 P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; born Bureau Co. 
MOODY ELIZABETH, P.O. Dover; Mcih. 

.MORRISON JOSEPH, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pre.s; from Ohio. 
MORRISON JULIUS, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; fanner; Rep; Pres; from Ohio. 
.MORTON DANIEL. .Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; from III. * 

MORTON ELIZABETH MRS. Sec. 36, P.O. .Maiden; farmer; Meth; from Canada; 80 acres. 



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EIGHBOR J. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Ind; Pres; from New Jersey. 
NELSON JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O.Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 



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NEIGHBOR J. H. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; was born in Morns Co. N. J., Feb. 
16, 1S46, came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns go acres of land, value SS.ooo; wife was 
Elizabeth iM. Sloan, married Jan. 1, 1874; has two children; holds office of School Director. 

NICHOLS A. II., P.O.Dover; mason; Rep; Cong; from 111. 

NICHOLS E. F., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from 111. 

NICHOLS T. \V., P.O. Dover; mason; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 

NOTTINGHAM EDWARD, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt. 

NOTTINGHAM JAMES, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt. 

NOTTINGHAM JOHN Jr. Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt. 

NOTTINGHAM JOHN S. Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Eng. 

NOTTINGHAM JOSEPH, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt. 

/^GAN GEO., P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 

^-^ OGAN GRANVILLE, P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with G. Ogan; born in Bureau Co. 

OGAN PHILIP, Sec. 4; P.O. Limerick; karmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

OKESON HOKAN, Sec. 11; P.O. Limerick; renter; from Sweden. 

OTSOT HARRY, Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Dem; from Pcnn. 

■pAGE L. E. Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 

■'• PAINE J., P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Ind. 

PALMER G. N. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Wyoming; 240 acres. 

PARSONS B. B. Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer, rents 15 acres; Rep; from Vt. 

PECKUP EDMUND, Limerick; teacher; Rep; from Ohio. 

PEIKUP A.^RON. Sec. 4, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England; 130 acres. 

PEIKUP JOHN. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

PENFIELD LEAVITT, P,0. Dover; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

PENFIELD MARIA MRS., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Vt. 

PETERSON CHRISTOPHER, P.O. Dover; farmer; from Sweden. 

PUTCAMP FRED. Sec. 16; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden. 

PIERCE CALEB, P.O. Dover; retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 

POOLE GEORGE, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 

POOLE WARREN", Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Dover; born in WiUiamstown, Vt. on Feb. 8, 
1S34, came to this county in 1848; Rep; Cong; owns 128 acres of land; holds the office of 
Supervisor and Justice of the Pe ice; married Sarah V. Humphrey, Feb. 1859, born in N. Y. 
July 25, 1S40, came to county in 1S43; has four children. 

PORTERFIELD JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Corig; from Ohio; 117 acres. 

POTTS A. M. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Penn; I20 acres. 

PRATT ASAPH, P.O. Dover; farmer: Rep; Cong; from Mass. 

PROUTY J. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 343 acres. 

PUTCAMP A. Sec. l6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Prussia; 87 acres. 

PUTCAMP WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Prussia; 80 acres. 

PUTCAMP WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. 

PUTNAM H. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; tenant; from Penn. 

/^UAID JAS. Sec. r, P.O. Dover; farmer, rents 120 acres; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

■p AMSEY ^V. R. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
••^ RANDALL FRANK P. Dover; laborer; Rep. 
RANDALL .SAMUEL, Dover; fence builder; Rep; from N.H. 
RESMER A., P.O. Princeton; farmer. 

RIGROND A. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany. 
RO.VCH A. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; from Virginia. 
R013INS0N J. H. Sec. 12, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co. 
ROBISON J. M., P.O. Dover; merchant; Dem; Meth; from 111. 
ROBISON W. M.. P.O. Dover; druggist; Dem; Meth; from Penn. 
ROCKLEY JOSEPH, Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 
ROSS MARY P. MRS., P.O. Dover; Bapt; from Penn. 
RUST C. W. B. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 



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C ANSOM S. Y. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Ohio. 

•^ S.VRGENT R. Limerick; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

S.WVYER A. Sec. 8, P.O. Piinceton; farmer; Ind; Unit; from Mass; 200 acres. 

SCHAFER CHAS. Sec. 17; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Prussia. 

SCHROEDER C. Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Prussia; 95 acres. 

SCOTT T. E., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

SCOTT J. D., P.O. Dover; merchant tailor; Rep; from Ohio. 

SEGER TAME Mrs. P.O. Dovei; from Ohio. 

SI-IEARES HARRIET E. Mrs., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Mass. 

SHEARER J., Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; works for J. Wilson; Rep; from Penn. 

SHETTEL S. Sec. 3:, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Penn. 

SHIFFLET DELANEY, P.O. Piinceton; laborer; Dem. 

SHUGART P. R. Sec. 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer and stock dealer; Rep; from Penn. 

SHUGART THOS. Sec. 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111. 

SINE ELL\VOOD, P.O. Princeton; laborer. 

SIXE SOLOMON, P.O. Princeton; retired; Bapt; from Penn. 

S3IITH A. J. Painter; Dover; born in Princeton, 111. March 2, 1S39; Rep; Cong; 

enlisted in Company I, I2th III., served four months, and was honorribly discharged; married 

Libbie C. Avery, Dec. 2, 1S60; born Dec. 23, 1S39. 
SMITH H. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Meth; 25 acres. 

SMITH R. J. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; works for J. F. Elliott; Dem; from New Brunswick. 
SNEIDER J.\COB, P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

SNYDER CHRISTOPHER, Dover; laborer; Rep; Cong; from N. J. 
SPAULDING A., PO. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
SP.A.ULDING G. A., P.O. Dover; teacher; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
SPENCER GEORGE, P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

SPL.\IN JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Cath; from Rhode Island. 
SPOTZ ALBERT, Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn. 
STANARD L., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Meth; from III. 
STAMARD N., Dover; manufacturer of ax-handles; Dem; Univ; from N. Y. 
STE.ARNS C. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; So acres. 
STEELE A. L.. Dover; merchant; Rep; from N. Y. 
STEELE GEORGE, Dover; clerk; Rep; from III. 
STEWART ELLIOTT, P.O. Limerick; farmer. 

STEWART J. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; So acres. 
STEWART S. Jr. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; from Ohio. 

STEWART S. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; 120 acres. 
STONER A., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Penn. 
STONER C. Dover; retired; Rep; from Penn. 

STONER DANIEL, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from Penn. 
STORMS J. Sec. 21, 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt: 20 acres. 
STORM JACOB. Sec. 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Bapt; Dem. 
STOWELL F. Dover; clerk; Rep; from III. 
STRAHL.ANDORF J. Laborer; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
STUDYYIN J. M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111. 
STUDYVIM M. Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 100 acres. 
STUDYVIM L. M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from III. 
SWARTS H. S. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Penn; So acres. 
SWEITZER JOHN, Sec. 13. P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep: from Penn. 
SWEITZER W. Sec. 13. P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from River Brothers, Penn; 79 acres. 

'T^AYLOR JOHN. P.O. Dover, laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
-*■ TAYLOR L. Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
TAYLOR M. Sec. 13. P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
TAYLOR M. V. Sec. 12. 23, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 213 acres. 



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i:RRY GEORGE B., P.O. Dover; mason; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 

CHENOR J. Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Cong; 60 acres. 

lOMP.SON D. Sec. 22, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; 113 acres. 

HOMPSOjN" JOHJf, Farmer and Hotel-keeper, Sec. 25, P.O. Dover; born in Mass. on 
April 25, 1817; came to this county in 1847; Rep; Cong; owns 22)^ acres of land, valued 
at 81.350; married Mrs. C. A. Pillsbury, Nov. 17, 1851; has three children. 

iOMPSON P., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong. 

/■ANLIEW JOHN, P O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 

VAN SCOY, C. R. P.O. Limerick; shoemaker; Rep; from N. Y. 
CIvERY CALVIN, Sec. g; P O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; fronr Ohio. 
CKERY HARVEY, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; farme;; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
CICERY J. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
CKERY S. Sec. 10, P.O.; Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 120 acres. 
CKERY W. Sec. 9, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
CKEY M. Sec. 10. P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 

yALDRON J. P. Dover; painter; Rep; Bapt; from N. Y. 
* WALDRON P., P.O. Dover; farmer; l^ep; from N. Y. 

ALKER RICHARD, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from N. H; 161 acres. 
ALLACE ALEX, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ireland. 
ARKINS JOHN R., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Va. 
ARKINS SINCLAIR, P.O. Dover; chair maker; Dem; from Va. 
ATSON J. Sec. 2; P.O. Limerick; farmei, rents So acres; from England. 
EBB GILBERT, P.O. Dover, gardener; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
EDDING D. M. Sec. 28, P.O. Prtnceton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 23 acres. 
ED DING J. W. Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Ohio. 
ELLS H. G. son of G. W. Wells. 

ELLS GEORGE Sec. 25. P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 153 acres. 
ELLS WILLIAiNI S. Dover; wagon maker; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
HEELER CHARLES, P.O. Limerick; laborer; Rep. 
HI I MIER J., P.O. Dover; barber; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
IDXEY ALEX. H. Rev. Limerick; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 
ILLEY WM. C. Limerick; postmaster and carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
ILSON A. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co; 130 acres. 
ILSON C. E. Sec. 15, P.O. Dover; teacher; Rep; Meth; born in Bureau Co. 
ILSON JAS. Sec. 15, farmer; P.O. Dover, Ky. 

ILSON J. L. Sec 15, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co. 
ILSON WM. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; 200 acres. 
ILSON W. H. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; farmer; Ind; born in Bureau Co. 
INTER W. H. Dr. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn; 400 acres. 
INTERS J. Dover: student; Rep; Cong; from Pa. 
OOD ASAHEL, P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 
OOLLEY J. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; laborer; Ind; from England. 
RIGHT SYLVESTER, P.O. Princeton; farm laborer. 

T'OUNG A. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Bapt; from Ohio. 

YOUNG F. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 102 acres; Dem; Bapt; from Ohio. 
3UNG JOHN. Sec. 11, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ireland; 22 acres. 

'EARING H., P.O. Dover; shoemaker; Dem; from Pa. 

ZEARING J. B., P.O. Dover; harness-maker; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
=;ARING J. L., P.O. Dover; laborer; Meth; from Pa. 
JARING J. M. Sec. 25, farmer; Rep; Ills; 70^^ acres. 
iSNER J. F., P.O. Limerick; works for R. E. Limerick; Spiritualist; from N. Y. 



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CLARION TOWNSHIP. 

A LLEN JOSEPH, Sec. iS; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 587^^ acres, val. $35,300; from Mass. 
■^^ ALLEX CATHERINE Mrs. Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $5,000; Germany. 
ALLEX JOHN, lives with his mother. Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 
ANDERSON H. C. works for M. Perjcins, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Norway. 

T) AUER C. H. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 128 acres, val. $9,960; Dem; from Germany. 

B.\UR KA'f'Y Mrs. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; 240acres, val. $14,400; from Germany. 

BABSON THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; born Middlesex Co. Ma 
Dec. 3, 1804; came to county Sept. 1839; has family, one daughter; wife was Beisey Erne 
from Biddeford, York Co. Me. horn Nov. 22, 1804; married .Sept. 15, 1S3S, and died M 
26, 1S74; o>vns 98 acres, val. $6,370; Rep; Meth; Road Commissioner. 

BECKET N. S»c. 24; P.O. Mendota; Rep; 80 acres, val. $6,000; from Maryland. 

BERRY FRANK, lives with his father, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Illinois- 

BERRY R. B. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres, val. $9,000; Dem; from Vermont. 

BE'PZ GEORGE, Sec. 10; P.O. Mendota; 165 acres, val. $11,500; Rep; from Illinois. 

BETZ JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born Hesse-Darmstac 
Germany, Feb. 22, iS[3; came to New York State 1S40, and remained there until Fall 
1843; then came to this county, and settled in Clarion Tp. where he now lives; has fami! 
four sons and five daughter-; wife was Elizabeth Faubel, from Hesse-Darmstadt, German 
born in April, 1821; married Dec. 1844; owns 577 acres in this township, value $40,390; al 
owns 685 acres in Lee Co. and 160 acres in Iowa; Rep; Evang. 

BETZ PHILIP, lives with father. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Evang; from Illinois. 

BICKFORD L. F. PastorCong. Church, Clarion; Rep; from N. Y. 

BILLHORN F. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; 97 acres, val. $5,920; Rep; from Germany. 

BILLHORN JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; 232 acres, val. $13,920; Rep; from Germany. 

BILLHORN S. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; 1S2 acres, val. 810920; Rep; from Germany. 

BILLHORN V. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; 120 acres, val. $7,200; Rep; from Germany. 

BLODGETT LYMAN, works H. Childs' farm, Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Vermont. 

BLOTZH G. Sec. 34; P.O. Mendota; 14O acres, val. $9,100; Rep; from Germany. 

BOWER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 205 acres, val. $12,300; Rep; from Germany. 

BOWERS J. H. Sec. 2S; P.O. Lamoille; 280 acres, val. $16,800; Rep; from Germany. 

BKIDGE S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; born in Wilmington, \ 
Nov. 23, 1S20; came to this county Oct. 184S; has family, two sons and one adopted daug 
ter; wife was Alice S. Winchester, from ^Ialbl•n, Vt. born July 13, 1S21; married Feb. i 
1846; he has 195 ^^ acres in this county and So acres in Warren Co. Iowa; value of re 
estate S16, 000; was Collector one term, and is Assessor, and has been for six years; Re 
Bapt. 

/'"'HILDS O. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 161 20-100 acres, val. $11,300; Rep; from Vt. 

^ CLAPP ALBERT N. lives with father. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

CHILDS HAKVEY, Farmer, Sec. 13; P 0. Mendota; born in Sharon, Windsor Co. V 
Dec. 3, 1799; came to this county and to this township in the Fall of 1838, and is one of tl 
oldest settlers in the township; has family, four sons living and one daughter dead; wifewi 
Clarissa Little, from Morristown, Lamoille Co. Vt. born Feb. 9, 1808; married Feb. I 
1829; has 8r acres, value $8,100; Rep; has been Justice of the Peace about thirty year 
and School Trustee two terms. 

CLAPP JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born Hampshire C 
Mass. Oct. I, 1814; came to this county Oct. 1S34; has family of five children living an 
two dead; wife was Maria L. Smith, from Erie Co. N. Y. born April 19, 1818; married Oc 
23, 1837; has been Supervisor one term, Com. of Highways twelve years, also School Tru 
tee; owns 152 acres value $9.88); is one of the oldest settlers in the township; Rep; Coni 

CONICLING ELNOR Mrs. Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; 94 acres, val. $6980; from Penn. . 

CONK.LING JOHN H. works Mrs. E. Conkling's farm. Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Ohi^ 

CRATHERS GEO. works Mrs. Avery's place, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ills. 




Prof. WiturAivi J.Cook 

-PRINCIPAL OF DOVER NORMAL — 
BUISINESS SCHOOL.DOVER, 



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r^AVENPORT W. Sec. 2; P.O. Meuiota; 320 acres, val. $19,200; Rep; fiom England. 

^ DAVENPORT W. J. lives on his father's place, Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Illinois. 

DAYTON C. L. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; 630 acres, val. $37,800; Rep; from N.Y. 

OAYTON C. P. lives with father. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

DECKER JACOB, Sec. 11; P.O. Mendota; So acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Germany. 

DRAPER J. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, val. $5,600; Rep; from Vt. 

PNGLEHARDT J. N. Sec. i; P.O. Mendota; 1S8 acres, val. $11,280; Dem; from Germany. 
^ ENGLEHARDT JOHN, lives withfather. Sec. i; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Illinois. 
EKBES CATHERIIVE, Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; widow of Daniel Erbes, who died 

March, 1872; he left a family of six children; Mr. .and Mrs. E. were married in Feb. 1852; 

he left an estate of 400 acres, value $24,000; slie was born in Coburg, Germany, March 23, 

1820; Evang. 
JRBERS F. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Germany. , 

PAUBER C. Sec. 32; P.O. Lamoille; 230 acres, val. $13,800; Rep; from Germany. 
^ FAUBER FREDERICK, lives with father. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
''AUBER JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 120 acres, val. $8,400; Rep; from Germany. 
^AUBER P. Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; 205 acres, val. $12,300; Rep; from Germany. 
^AUBER P. Sec. 16; P.O. Lamoille; 79 acres, value $5,350; Rep; from Germany. 
'■AUBER WM. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 
='RARY GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; 15 acres, value $1,800; Rep; from Mass. 
i"REEMAN W. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendota; 160 acres, value $9,600; Rep; from N.Y. 
^RIZZELL E. D. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 
J'RIZZELL E. S. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 
^■RIZZELL JAMES O. Sec. 33; P.O.Arlington; lives with father; Rep; from Mass. 
"RIZZELL L. L. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; no acres, value $8,250; Rep; from Mass. 
"RIZZELL M. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington;~i04 acres, value $6,240; Rep; from Mass. 
^RIZZELL V. E. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 

r'^EUTHER A. Sec 23; P.O. Mendota; 350 acres, value $21,000; Rep; from Germany. 
^ GEUTHER JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Mendota; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 
^HEER^F. lives on father's place, Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Penn. 
jHEER G. W. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 66 acres, value $4,600; Dem; from Penn. 
JHEER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 175 acres, value $10,500; Rep; from Penn. 
iOETZ V. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 160 acres, value $8,000; Rep; from Germany. 
jR.-VVES W. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; i6o>^ acres, value $9,600; Rep; from Mass. 
jR.\SCH A. Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; 169 acres, value $10,140; Rep; from Germany. 
3ROSS G. Sec. 14; P.O. Lamoille; 220 acres, value $13,200; Rep; from Germany. 
jROSS L. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 

iROSS NICHOLAS, Sec. 14; P.O.Lamoille; works his father's place; Rep; from Germany. 
jROSS N. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; 227 acres, value $13,620; Rep; from Germany. 
jROSS P. Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; 127 acres; value $8,8go; Rep; from Germany. 
5ROTE JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O.Lamoille; works for W. A. PoUick; Rep; from Russia. 
5RUBER J. N. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; 96 acres, value $6,620; Rep; from Germany. 

TT ERR F. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendotj; 132 acres, value $7,900; Rep; from Germany. 

HETZLER J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 300 acres, value $22,500; Rep; from Ohio. 
rllLLS J. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, value $5,600; Rep; from Mass. 
HOFFMAN GEORGE, lives on his father's place. Sec. 10; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111. 
:T0PKINS JOSEPH, Sec. iS; P.O. Lamoille; works T. Babson farm; Rep; from Penn. 
;-IOPKINS J. J. Sec. iS; P.O. Lamoille; 170 acres, value $11,900; Dem; from Penn. 
lOPPS IRVING W. lives with father. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from III. 
rIOPPS M. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 428 acres, value $27,600; Rep; from New Brunswick. 
HUFFMAN C. Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; 119 acres, value $8,330; Dem; from Germany. 

TGOU P. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 131 acres, value $7,S6o; Rep; from Penn. 
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240 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 

JOHNSON GEO. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22; P.O. Mendota; born in Pittsf 
Vermont, Jan. 5, 1836, came to this Co. in July, 1851; has f.imily, two sons and two daugh 
living, one daughter dead; wife is the widow of James I'. Kames, from Onondaga Co. I 
born .'\ug. Stj, 1836; married Jan. 23, 1S66; has 145 acres in this Co. and 40 in LaSalle 
value $12,000; Rep. 

JOHNSON HIRAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; born in Woi 
ter, Worcester Co. Mass. Sep. 3, 1802; came to this Co. in Spring of 1836; has family of 
daughters; wife was Sarah Little, from Morristown, Lamoille Co. Vt. born June 2, I 
married June 24, 1840; Mrs. Johnson had the honor of christening Lamoille Townshi] 
this Co.; owns 159 acres, value $9,420; Rep; Bapt. 

17" ASTON WM. Sec. l; P.O. Mendota; works for H. Koeper; Dem; from Germany. 

■"^ KEMMER J. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; lives on C. H. Baur farm; Rep; from German; 
KENDELL E. W. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 249 acres, value $15,000; Rep; from Vermont. 
KENZIE J. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; 112 acres, value £6,700; Rep; from New Brunswick. 
KOEPER HENRY, Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; 188 acres, value $11,280; Dem; from Germany. 
KOEPER J. Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; 178 acres, value $10,680; Dem; from Germany. 

T AKIN MARY A. Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; 76 acres, value $5,120; from England. 

-'-' LEWIS WILBER W. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; boards with M. Frizzell; Dem; Ohio. 

LLOYD ELIZA Mrs. Sec. 32; P.O.Lamoille; from Mass. 

TV/TALLONE L. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 120 acres, value $7,800; Dem; from Penn. 
■'■*■'- MARTIN A. Sec. 12; P.O. Mendota; 121 acres, val. $7,260; Rep; from N.Y. 
MARRIOTT JOSEPH E. Stock Dealer, P.O. Lamoille; born in Lamoille, Bureau 

.March 17. 1854; has family of one daughter, born Dec. 25, 1875; wife was Miss Maria 

Booth, born in Berlin Township, this county, Jan. 16, 1854; married Feb. 25, 1875; Rep. 
MARRIOTT \VILI.iIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; bori 

Nottinghamshire, Eng., July 4, 1827; came to the U.S. and to this county in 1852; 

family of three children by first wife, and two by sec )nd wife; first wife was Tabith; 

Nichols, from Belmont Co. Ohio, who died March 4, 1866; married again July 4, 1866; 01 

321 acres, value $20,000; Dem. 
MATZEN F. works C. A. Schoezer's farm. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Germany. 
M.-VTZEN THEO. works H. Funfsin's place. Sec. 36; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Germany, 
MEIER J. F. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 268 acres, val. $16,000; Rep; from Germany. 
METCALF ISAAC, Laborer, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
MILEY HEiSfRY, works for R. B. Berry, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from 111. 
MILLER G. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 2S5 acres, value $17,100. 

MILLER J. G. Sec 22; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, value $5,000; Rep; from Germany. 
MISEL^B. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 38 acres, val. $2,260, from Germany. 
MOULTON G. M. lives with father. Sec. 34; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from St. Louis. 
MOULTON N. T. Sec. 34, P.O. Mendota; r6o acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from N.Y. 
MULLER PHILIP, rents of J. Koeper, Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Germany. 

"VTEFF PHILIP, lives with A. Reder, Sec. I; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Penn. 

-'■^ NELSON JAMES, rents of Mrs. S. B. Dix, Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Ky. 

NORRIS WM. Sec. 31; P.O. Arlington; 1,163 acres, val. $63,965; Rep; from Ohio. 

■pERKINS J. Sec. 5; P.O. Lamoille; 153 acres, val. $g,ioo; Rep; from III. 

-'- PERKINS MANSON, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 259 acres, val. $16,800; Rep; from N.C 

PERKINS MARGARET Mrs. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; from Va. 

POHL JOHN, works father's place. Sec. i; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from 111. 

POLLICK W. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 240 acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from Ireland. 

POLLICK W. A. rents W. Pollick's place, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Pa. 

POPE FREDERICK, lives with father, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

POPE JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; 480 acres, val. $24,000; Rep; from Germany. 

POPE L. works 160 acres of J. Pope's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from III. 

PORTER A. G. Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; 246;^ acres, val. $14,700; Rep; from N.Y. 



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T) ATH H. Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. §5,600; Rep; from Germany. 

REDER ADAM, Sec. I; P.O. Mendota; 240 acres, val. $14,400; Rep; from Germany. 

RICHARDS HENRY, rents of Rosa Kendall, Sec. 20; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from England. 

RICHARDS WM. works for Wm. Marriott, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from 111. 

BISDON ORANGE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille, born in Franklin county, town of 
Fairfield, Vt., Sept. 21, 1818; came to this .State 1838, and to Co. 1843; has one son; wife 
was Miss Lucinda Green, from Madison Co. N. Y., born Aug. 20, 1827; married Oct. 9, 
1849; owns 100 acres, value $8,000; Rep; Bapt. 

::^AMFORD EDWARD, rents of J. P. Dean, Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from N.J. 

^ SCAMMON F. J. Sec. 33; P.O.Arlington; 54 acres, val. , $3,340; Rep; from Mass. 

SCHALLER G. Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; 239 acres, val. $14,320; Rep; from Germany. 

5CHWAB GEO. P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born in Hesse- 
Darmstadt, Germany, April 23, 1835; came to this country and this Co. 1847, and settled in 
this Township; has family of eight sons and one daughter; wife was Catharine Keiber, from 
Hesse-Darmsdadt, Germany, born April 13, 1840; married Feb. 7, 1858; owns 258 acres, 
value $-12,900; Rep; Evang. 

JIMPKINS S. works for R. Milner, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio. 

iLOAN HENRY, works for M. Hopps, Sec. ig; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

;MITH D. works for H. Childs, Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111. 

;MITH J. C. lives with H. Johnson, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

IMITH J. E. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 60 acres.^value $4,000; Rep; from 111. 

ITAMBERGER GEO. lives with father. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111. 

ITAMBERGER HENRY, lives with father. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Germany. 

ITAMBERGER KARL, lives on father's place. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota, Rep; from Germany. 

iTAMBERGER S. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; 480 acres, $28,800; Rep; from Germany. 

iTANARD AMOS H. lives with father. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

JTAJfARD H. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; born Madison Co. 
N.Y, Aug. 12, 1828; came to county in November, 1840, and settled in Clarion Tp; has 
family of one son, Lewis E.. and three daughters, Luciba F., Esther E. and Susan A.; wife 
was Susan N. Eddy, from Chatauqua Co. N.Y. born July 17, 1835; married Dec. 1854; owns 
147^ acres, value $13,000; Rep; Bapt. 

iTANARD L. E. lives with father. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 111. 

TANARD S. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 143^^ acres, $10,000; Rep; N.Y. 

;TEIN H. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 239 acres, $14,340; Rep; Germany. 

iTEVEKSON A. L,. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; born Jefferson Co. 
Ohio, Oct. 5, 1823; come to this county Nov. 30, 1848; has three sons living, one son dead; 
wife was Miss Gelilah Browning, from Brown Co. Ind; married Oct. 21, 1849, died March 
25, 1857; married again to Ardellia Isaac, Feb. 18, 1858; owns i,o82j acres in this county, 
val. $64,900; Rep. 

iTEVENSON J. F. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

iTEWART S. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; 80 acres, $5,000; Dem; from Ireland. 

TIFFORD C. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; 155 acres, $9,300; Dem; from Germany. 

TOTARD JAMES, rents of D. H. Lloyd, Sec. 32; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from England. 

TOTT JACOB, works for H. Stanard, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from England. 

TOUGHTON C. a. works P. Igou's farm, Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

iWANLUND PETER, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 86 acres, $5,620; Rep; from Sweden. 

pRUCKENBROD H. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; 360 acres, $21,600; Rep; from Germany. 

TRUCKENBROD J. Sec. 11; P.O. Mendota; 360 acres, $21,600; Rep; from Germany. 
'RUCKENBROD JOHN, lives with father. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111. 
"OWER ANDREW, lives with father. Sec. 25; P.O. Mendot^; Rep; from III. 
"OWER GEO. lives with father, Sec 25; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111. 
~OWER J. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; 237 acres, $17,700; Rep; from N.Y. 

r J LTICH J. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Mendota; 420 acres, $25,000; Dem; from Germany. 
ULTICH WM. lives with father, Sec. 28; P.O. Mendota; Dem; fiom 111. 



242 Vf>TER8 AND TAXPAYKH8 OK 

AlT'Al.CII ClIAS. works R. Minler's place. Sec. 32; I'.O. Arlington; Kep; from (Jennany. 
' "^ \V.\l,KliK L. Sec. 9; I'.O. l.amoillc; 201 acres. Sl<>."oo: Kep; from Vi. 

\V.\1,S1I J. Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; 114 acres. $6,840; Kep; from Germany. 

W.M.Sll N'lClIOI.AS, .Sec. 20; P.O. Lamoille; 105 :icres, $6,300; Kep; from Germany. 
■Wl'.lNHKIMKR !■'. Sec. II; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres. $4,800; Kep; from Germany. 
'WEl.l.S J.\RVIS P. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 40 acres, $3,000; Rep; from Vt. 

WKLLS M.\RY Mrs. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 95 acres $5,000; from Vt. 

WHITE J. C. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendota; 162 acres, $9,700; Kep. from Germany. 

WINDLE F. Sec. 2l; P.O. Mendota; 241 acres, $14,460; Rep; from Germany. 

WING W. C. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, $5,800; Rep; from N.Y. 

WINTERS .\. Sec. 34: P.O. .\rlinglon; 2 l6i acres, $7,400; Rep; from Penn. 

WIN'TEKS J. Sec. 34; P.O. .Vrlinyton; 120 .ncres, $7.4' o; Rep; from Penn. 

WINTER JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 24; P.O. .Mendoia; Rep; from 111. 

WINTER J. Sec. 24; P.O. -Mendota; 117 acres, $8,190; Rep; from Germany. 

WITTIG JOILVNNES. Pastor Lutheran Church, Seb. 15; P.O. Mendota; from Germany. 



HALL TOWNSHIP. 

A ARON J.\COI!, Renter; P.O. Perii; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

DAKER GEO. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

^ B.\ rCHELDER J.VMES, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Ind; Lib; New Hampshire. 

BEERS NICllOL.AS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O.Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

BOOZ 1S.-\AC, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; New Jersey. 

BOOZ WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; New Jersey. 

BORGER J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Ind. Reform; 120 acres; Germany. 

BR.-\NA(;EN JOHN, Farmer; P.O.Peru; Dem; Caih; 80 acres; Ireland. 

BROWN J.\MES, Miner; P.O. Depue; Dem; Melh; England. 

BUKLEK JOHN, Miner; P.O. Hollowayville; Kep; Penn. 

CAHILL DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 260 acres; Ireland. 
CASFOKD J. W. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Bapl; 65 acres; P. E. Island 

CASFORD J.\MES, Farmer. Sec 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prince Edward's Island. 

C.\SFORD W. J. Miner; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prince Edward's Island. 

CASTENDYCK LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O.Peru; Dem; I'res; from Germany. 

CASTKNDYCK GEO. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Peru; Dem; Pres; Germany. 

CHAMPKRI.AIN WM. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Penn. 

CLARK A. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O Peru; Dem; Lib; Ohio. 

CLEER ADAM, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 150 acres; Germany. 

CLEER HE.NRY, Farmer; P.O Peru; Dem; Luth; from from Quincy. 

COLVER J. M. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Penn. 

COLVER J. Farmer, Sec 3; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; 160 acres; Penn. 

CONNEUTO.N P. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

COMIJS J. F. Farmer, Sec. 9; P O. Hollowayville; born Grainger Co. Tenn. April 19, 1821; 
came to this county Oct. 12, 1840; Rep; Meih; owns So acres, worth $5,600; has held the 
oftice of School Director; marrieil Mary A. Piper Dec. 13, 1849; she died Dec. 26, 1868; five 
children; G. W. lives in Stark Co., H. M. in Kansas. 

COMBS ILO W. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois. 

CRANFIELD THO.MAS. Fa^mer, Sec. 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

DAVIS BENJ. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Peru; Rep; 334 acres. 
DEHR GEORGE, Farmer. Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
1>AVIS JKSSE, Te.ichcr; P.O. Depue; born in Ohio Jan. 22, 1S13; c-ime to this county 
1855; Rrp; Meth; commenced teaching school in 1849, and has continued up to the present 
time. 



BUKEAU COUNTY: HALL TOWNSHIP. 243 

DEBUS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; born in Germany Dec. 28, 1831; came to 
LaSalle in 1851; came to Bureau Co. sliortly after, where he engaged in work at 35 cents 
per day; he held the office of Pathmaster one term; Deni; Pres; owns go acres land, valued 
at §4,000; married Miss Catherine Weissenburger 1S61; four girls. 

DELANEV MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

DELANEY THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

DINGLER CHRISTIAN, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

DORN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; Germany. 

"PMMERLING JOS. Tenant of F. Wilson, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
■'-' EMMERLING JOSEPH, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
ERHART JOHN, Fanner, Sec. 6; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
EYCKS JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

"PLAHERTY DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Illinois. 

■'- FLAHERTY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O.Peru; Dem; Cath; Illinois. 
FLAHERTY MICHAEL, Farmer, Sees. 15 and 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ilhnois. 
FLAHERTY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 10; Dem; Cath; Illinois. 
FRIZZELL ADAM. Laborer; P.O. Peru; Ind; Maryland. 

r^ARA JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland, 

^^ GEHRING HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Pres; Germany. 

GUENTHER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Germany. 

GUIDER B. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland. 

TTAGAN A. T. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Peru; 4267^ acres; Dem; Kentucky. 

'■ ■*■ HALL E. C. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 111. 

HALL G. M. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Peru; Dem; III. 

HALLi E. C. Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; born in Kentucky, Apr. 14, 1814; came to this 

county in 1834; Dem; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $25,000; he has held the office of 

Justice of the Peace; he has fifteen children, nine living; his wife is dead. 
HANAN PATRICK, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
HARLINE PETER, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
HARRINGTON DANIEL, Renter; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
HARRINGTON MARY, Sec. ly; P.O. HoUowayville; Ireland. 

HARRINGTON PETER, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
HARRIS J. G. Renter; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois. 
HASSLER CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. JPeru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
HASSLER J. J. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany. 
HEILIGER ADAM, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
HENNESSY WM. Miner, Sec. iS; P.O. HoUowayviUe; Dem; Cath; Irelaud. 
HILDEBRAND FRED, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
HILDEBRAND WM. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; 111. 
HILL DANIEL, P.O. HoUowayviUe; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
HILL JACOB, Sec. 19; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; born Illinois. 
HOFFMAN C W. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Peru;- born in New York, Dec. 20, 1850; came to 

this county in 1851; Dem; Lib; wife was Miss MarriUia Miller; she was born in this county 

Sept. 27, 185S; lived here since. 
HOFFMAN AUSTIN, Farmer, Sec. 25 and 26; P.O. Peru; Rep; Meth; Chemung Co. N.Y. 
HOFFMAN E. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Meth; N.Y. 
HOFFMAN WM. Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; N.Y. 
HOFFMAN WM. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; N. Y. 
HOSS SUSANNA, Sec. 2; RO. Peru. 

HOSHEIT WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
HUGHES P. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O, Arlington, Ind; Bapt; 80 acres; val. prop. $5,200; N.Y. 



244 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

HUNGER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O.Peru; Dem; Prot; 100 acres, val. $4,000; Switzerland, 
HUMMEL JOHN, Renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lutli; Germany. 
HURLEY D.J. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 

JOHNSON JACOB, Renter; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Luth; Denmark. 
JONES JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Penn. 

TT'EELAN MICHAEL, Tenant of Henry Ream's; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

-'^ KELLY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Cath; Illinois. 
KESLER LIPECT, Farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; Germany. 
KLEIN NICHOL.A.S, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; Germany. 
KLUGHERZ JOHN. Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
KNAPP NICHOLAS, Farmer; Sec. S; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Luth; Germany. 
KOSTER N. Farmer, Sec, 11; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
KUTTLER GOTLIEB, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
KUTTLER WM. Renter* P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

T AKE W. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

^ LANCE A. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. ArUngton; Dem; Bapt; N. J. 

LANE FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany. 

LAWRENCE N. J. Mrs. Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Meth;, Michigan. 

LEIZE CONRAD, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

LEYES J. Farmer; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

LINKER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

LINZ WM. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. HoUoway; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

LIPKE AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany: 

LIPSKI GEORGE, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Poland. 

IV/r ANNING MICHAEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

^^^ MARLATT A. Renter; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Meth; N. J. 

MARK JOHN", Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1852; came to 
this county in 1864; Dem; Cath; married Miss Louise Renner, from Germany, on the 22d 
of Feb. 1876. 

MARLATT JOHN, Renter; P.O. HoUowayviUc; Rep; Lib; N.J. 

MARTIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

MARTIN THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

MAY JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Luth; Soacres; Germany. 

MEISENBACH ANDREW, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

MEISENBACH JOHN, Renter; P.O.Peru; Dem; Cath;' Germany. 

MEISENBERGER GEO. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

MILLER H. J. Farmer; P.O. Peru; born in Dubois Co. Ind. Nov. 30, 1823; came to this 
county Aug. 24, 1S32; land is on Sees. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35; amount 1,2023-2 acres 
valued at $75,000; personal property $4,000; Dem; Meth; has held the offices of Directoi 
and Supervisor; wife was M. A. J. R. Williams; married Aug. 5, 1849; has had six children : 
two girls and two boys living. 

MILLER SMITH, Farmer, Sees. 28-33; P-O. Peru; born in Dubois Co. Ind. Aug. 26, 
1828; came to this county 1832; has held the offices of School Treasurer, Justice of the 
Peace, etc; Dem; Meth; owns 135 acres, worth $7,000; wife was Mrs. Jennie Farrer; mar- 
ried June 17, 1867; one boy belongs to her by former marriage, eight to him; two boys and 
ihree girls living. 

MILLER B. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. - 

MILLER CHAS. Painter; P.O. Peru; Ind; Ind; Illinois. 

MONDEN WM. Farmer; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Prot; Germany. 

MONDEN FRED, rents Seaton's farm; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Lib; lUinois. 

MOORE R03C0E, Laborer; P.O. HoUowayville; Rep; Lib; lUinois. 

MOORE JOHN, Renter; P.O. HoUowayville; Dem; Lib; Illinois. 

MUNSON CALEB, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; Indiana. 



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VIUNSON H. W. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Indiana. 

VIU^fSON WM. Farmer; P.O. Depue; Dem; Indiana. 

MURPHY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. ig; Dem; Cath; N.Y. 

HURRY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Peru; Rep; Old Eng; Scotland. 

tfcCLAIN BENJ. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville: Rep; Lib; Ohio. 

VIcGRATH THOMAS, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Penn. 

VIcKEE A. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Pres; N.Y. 

tfcNAMANA D. J. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 



EW G. M. Farmer, Sec. 7; 80 acres; Germany. 

NOWOK MICHAEL, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

'HALORAN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
OTT JACOB D. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Hollowayville; Ind; Maryland. 



piBLOW GEORGE, Renter; P.O. HoUoway; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

PIPER EZEKIJELi, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. Jan. 9, 
1854; lived here since; Rep; Lib. 

D EAM HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

^^ REAM PETER, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; val. $5,000; Penn. 

TENNER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

IICH A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Depue; Rep; Virginia. 

^^CANLIN MICHAEL, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

^ SCANLEN JOSEPH, Fanner, Sec. 11; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; Ireland. 

JCHLITT ANDREW, "Faimer, Sec. 10; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

JCHIRMER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Peru; prop. $4,000; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

JCHIRMER MICHAEL, rents father's farm; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

jEATON JAMES H. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; 390 acres; Kentucky. 

iEATON J. H. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; igo acres; Kentucky. 

SEARIi WM. W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. April 23, 
1852; lived here since; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, worth $9,000; per. prop. $600; 
married Lydia E. McClain, Dec. 4, 1873; one girl. 

JEBACH FRANK. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

SEBACH ROBT. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

JESSLER JACOB, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 

JHEA D. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

;HEA JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

5H0UMBURG ERNEST, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Germany. 

JNYDER HENRY, Farmer; 25 acres; per. prop. $3,000; Dem. Cath; Germany. 

iNYDER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 425 acres, $18,000; Germany. 

iMITH CHAS. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland. 

5TIMMELL, J. A. & H. B. Blacksmiths and Wagonmakers, Sec. 30; P.O. Holloway- 
ville; J. A. Stimmell was born in Maryland, Oct. i, 1834; came to this county in 1855; Dem; 
Luth; held the office of School Director; wife was Miss Julia Ott; has four children; H, B. 
Stimmell came to this county in 1875; Rep. 

iTIMMELL H. B. Wagonmaker; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Maryland. 

ITREW WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; Germany. 

(TRUBER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany. 

iWAB LAWRENCE, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

riTER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Peru; born in Ireland, in 1822; came to this county 
in 1851; Dem; Cath; he owns 40 acres of land, valued at $2,600. 

yOGT HENRY. Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Pem; Pres; Germany, 



246 VOTEKH AND TAXPAV'EKS OF 

^liyAGER JOHN, Kenler; P.O. I'eru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
^^ VVASSOM JACOr,, P.O. Peru; Rep; Sec. 34; 404 acres; Tenn. 
WEBER HENRY, Fanner, Sec 2; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 100 acres; Germany. 
WEEKS E. Miner; P.O. Depue; Dem; from Ireland. 

WEIGANT PETER, Farmer, Sec 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WELINGER CIIAS. S. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Peru; Demj Lib; Germany. 
WEtSENBERGER COMR.A.D, Earm.-r; Sec. 9; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; Germany. 
WEISENBERGER CONRAD, Farmer; Sec. 9; 60 acre.s; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WEISENBURGER B. VALENTINE, Sec. 32; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WEISENBURGER GEORGE, Farmer; Dem; Pres; 35 acres; Germany. 
WEISENBERGER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WEISENBERGER JOPIN, Renter, Sec. 4; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WEISENBERGER VALENTINE, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
WILHART ALBERT, Farmer; P.O. Peru; born in Illinois, Feb. I, 1853; Dem; wife 

was Miss Mary Turner; married Aug. 30, 1S74; one boy. 

WILLIAMS BOB 

WILLIAMS VV. W. Rev; P.O. I'eru; Rep; Math; Illinois. 

WILSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; Dem; Oath; Poland. 

WILSON JOSEPH, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

WINSER JAMES, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; 300 acres; per prop. $2,000; England. 

WILSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 

WINSER S. E. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 111. 

WIXOM CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Peru; born in this county, Aug. 7, iSsT; Ind; the 

estate contains 250 acres of land, valued at $15,000, owned by Mrs. R. A. and Charles and 

Cynthia; Mrs. Wixom came to this county 1835; Rep. 
WOLFER J. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; from Germany. 

■7OLLER WM. Wagonmaker; P.O. HoUovvayville; Dem; Cath; Germany. 



INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP. 

The Town of Tiskilwa is in both Arispie and Indiantown Township.s, and some names may have accidentally crept 
in the wrong township. 

A NDERSON ANDREW, Laborer for Gushing, .Sec. 6; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

-^~*- ANDERSON C. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Meth; born Maryland. 

.VRERS BROWN, .Stoemaker; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

AKEKS E. B. Tiskilwa; Shoemaker; Ind; Hard Shell Bapt; born 111. 

ALBRECHT CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. LombardviUe; bom in lierne, 
Ciermany, in 1S21; carme to this county in 1837; Dem; Mennonite; owns 400 acres land, 
value $20,000; has lived in this county 39 years, one of the earliest settlers; married 
Catharine Ruggy, in 1S4S; she was from Berne, Germany; have six children, one boy and 
live girls. 

ANDERSON CHAS. Laborer, Sec. 20; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSOV FRANK, Laborer for Hinman, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

.VNDERSON FRED, Laborer, Sec. 3; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

.\NDERSON JOHN, Laborer, village, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON JOHN E. Laborer, Sec. 4; Dem; Meth; from Maryland. 

ANTHONY WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born in Sussex Co. New Jersey, 
Sept. 13, 182S; came to this county in Sept. 1855; was brought up in New Jersey, and lived 
there 27 years; has lived in this county 21 years; has held office School Director; Rep; 
Meth; owns 80 acres land, value §5,000; owns So acres land in Iowa, value $2,000; married 
Miss Matilda Rarick; she was born and brought up in Morris Co. New Jersey; they have 
eight children, and have lost two. 

.A.NTHONY A. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; prop. $20,000; born R. Island. 



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ANTHONY CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $2,000; born Ills. 
AVERY R. N. Rev. Minister, village; Ind; Epis; born Mass. 

r> ACON GEO. H. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Cong; born Ohio. 

'-^ BAKER ALMOND, Minister, village; Rep; U. Brethern; val. prop. $4,000; N. Y. 

IIAKER J. W. Tiskilwa; Shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Tenn. 

BACON HARVEY, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Candor, Tioga Co. New 
York, April g, 1806; came to this county in Oct. 1848; Ind. in pol; Cong; owns 480 acres 
land, value $31,200; 240 acres in Iowa, $3,600; lived in Ohio 13 years; has lived in this 
county 28 years; the country here ihinly settled; Mr. Dorr and several others here when he 
came; has held office of Town Assessor, and School Director, and Pathmaster; he is now 
over seventy years old; married Betsey Allen Robi' son, in April, 1834; she was born in 
Barton, Orleans Co. Vermont, Nov. 23, 180S; has four children, three sons and one daughter; 
lost two in infancy. 

BARNEY HOSEA, Farmer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born Mass. 

BARNEY H. E. Farmer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; born 111. 

BARLOW SOLOMON N. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Mass. 

BARR WM; Farmer, Sec. 17; Deni; Cath; born Ireland. 

BARTON A. Farmer, Sec. ig; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $5,000; born Ireland. 

K.ARTON HENRY, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born I. eland. 

BARTON J. Farmer, Sec ig; P.O. Providence; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $5,000; born Ireland. 

BARTON J. Farmer, Sec. 21; Rep; Epis. born England. 

BARTON WM. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born Ireland. 

BARROWS OTIS, Laborer for Weld, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; Rep; Luth. 

BARRY JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa ; born in county of Cork, 
Ireland, in 1832; came to this county in i86i; Dem; Cath; owns 45 acres land, value $2,500; 
he was in her Majesty's 32d Light Infantry in the fi»mous siege of Lucknow, only Soo in 
the garrison, against 95,000 Sepoys; the wounded had to come nut of hospitals when almost 
ready to die and go upon the ramparts at the batteries to keep up fire; firing continued 
night and day for five months; he received two medals for bravery; was in sixteen general 
engagements; the only survivor of that siege in America; married Mary Sullivan in i860; 
she was from county Cork, Ireland; has six children. 

BARTLETT GEO. Laborer, village; Dem; Meth; born Ills. 

BATTEY OWEN W. Lumber and Grain Dealer; Tiskilwa; born in Providence Co. R. 
Island, June 15, 1823, lived there 12 years, and in Conn. 10 years; came to this State in 
1845, and has lived in this Co. 22 years. He is agent of the C. R. I. cS: P. R.R. at this 
place, and has been in the employ of this Road since 1853. He is also engaged in Lumber 
and Grain business; he has represented this town in Board Supervisors, also held office 
of Town Trustee; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $g,6oo; married Miss Pauline A. 
Walker, March 18, 1851; born in Vt; lived in N.Y. State, and has lived in this state 39 
years; have 3 sons — lost one daughter. 

BATTY JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 

BATES WM. Carpenter, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; born Mass. , 

BAUM HENRY, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 

BEASLEY JOHN, Wheelwright, P O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bapt; born Mass. 

BENSON CHA.S. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $2,000; born Sweden. 

BENT GEO. works for O'Connell, Sec. 10; Dem; Lib; born on the sea. 

BIGELOW JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec, 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Univ; val. prop. $15,000; Maine. 

BLESSING A. lives with father. Sec. 24; Dem; Luth. 

BLISS HOWARD C. Farmer and Fruit Grower, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; born R. Island, 
Dec. 26, 1850; the old Bliss Nurseries, established by H. N. liliss, in 1S52, containing 80 
acres, about 40 acres of orchard, largely composed of " Willow Twigg," " Hen Davis'" and 
'■ Jonathan's; " they are making a specialty of manufacturing strictly pure cider vinegar, ancl 
have established a very fine and increasing trade with those who desire a pure article and 
appreciate it. He has a Cider Mill capable of running out twenty to thirty barrels daily, 
also Vinegar Works in complete running order. The above property is offered for sale or 
exchange on reasonable terms, giving an excellent chance to step into an established business; 
full particulars given, with good reasons for selling, upon application to the proprietor, 
Howard C. Bliss, Rep; Cong. 

BLISS GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born Vermont. 



248 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 

BLISS JAMES H. Fanner, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis. Pref; $8,000; born R. Island. 

BLESSING JOHN, Farmer, See. 24; Tiskilwa P. O; born in Dauphin Co. Pa. Jany. 26, 
1821; lived in that state 27 year.s; came to this state, April 18, 1S49, and has lived in this 
county 27 years — one of early settlers, only II houses in Indiantown that time. He holds 
office .School Commissioner and Path-master; Dem; Luth; he owns 246 acres land, value 
$12,300; married Miss Mary Walter in Dec. 1846; she was burn Dauphin, Pa. Dec. 20, 1825; 
have 14 children — 7 sons and 7 girls. 

BLOOM W. H. Farmer, Sec. 12;, Ind; Meth; 500 acres. $25,000; born Ohio. 

BOGERT P. Dentist, village; Dem; Bapt. 

BONNER JOHN, Laborer, village; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

BOOTH C. N. Farmer, Sec. 20; Ind; Cong; born England, 

BOOTH DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; born Ills. 

BOOTH JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; val. prop. Sio.ooo; born England. 

BOOTH .SQUIRE, Carpenter, Sec. 17; born England; Rep; Cong.' 

BOYDEN E. P. Tiskilwa Hotel, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Feb. 16, 
1823; came to this state in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; Proprietor 
and Owner Tiskilwa House, principal hotel in town; has held office of Town Clerk, also 
Town Treasurer for several years; was one of School Committee and City Sealer of Weights 
and Measures; married Mary R. Dunbar, from same place, in 1840; s% died Sept. 10, 1869; 
married second wife, Marcia A. Penny, she was bom in Warren Co. Pa; had six children 
by first wife. 

BRADLEY C. Laborer, village; born Ohio; Rep; Meth. 

BRADLEY K. Laborer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; bom 111; Rep; Meth. 

BRAZEE GEO. Farmer, Sec. 13; born III; Rep; Lib. 

BRAZEE WM. Farmer, Sec. 13; born N. Y; Rep; Lib. 

BRYANT D. Wagon Maker, village; born Mass; Dem; Epis. 

BROWN J. A. Carpenter, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Meth. 

BURKY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 21; born Germany; Dem; .VIennonite; prop. $12,000. 

/^ALIF JOHN G. Fruit Grower, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born New Hampshire; Rep; Lib. 

^ CALLAHAN P. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

CAMPBELL DUNCAN, Farmer, Tiskilwa; born in .Manchester, England, Feby. I. 
1836; came to this country 1845; worked in cotton-mill, factory boy, in R. Island; he then 
came to this state and county and has lived here about 30 years; he was in the army — was 
1st Lieut, in Company F, 146 Reg. Ills. Infantry; was also engaged in suppressing resist- 
ance to the draft, and in organizing troops; he was appointed to represent his rank in the 
army as one of the guard of honor at the funeral of Lincoln. He holds the office of Super- 
visor of this town; Rep; Lib; owns 180 acres land, value $g,ooo; married Sarah S. Kelly, 
June 1858; she was from Maine; daughter of Aaron Kelly of this county; have six children 
— 4 girls and 2 boys. 

C.\NTY D. Laborer, Sec. 17; bora Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

CANTA DAN. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

CARPENTER LUTHER F. Farmer and Machinist; Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; born in 
Bristol, R. I. Dec. 3, 1819; moved to Taunton, Mass. when two months old, and lived there 
about thirty-six years; worked as Machinist twenty years, and helped to set up the first 
sta ionary engine in Bristol Co. Mass; came to this country in 1855, and has lived here 
twenty-one years; Rep; Lib; owns 193 acres of land, value $13, 5 10; married Miss Betsy B. 
Barney in 1843; she was born and brought up in Taunton, Mass; they have two children — 
daughters; have lost two children. 

CARPENTER W. W. Express Agent, Tiskilwa; born R. 1; Rep; Bapt. 

CLARK G. Horseman, Sec. 4; born Canada; Dem. 

CODE P. Laborer for Batty, Sec. 11; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

COLE JOHN, Minister, Tiskilwa; born in Cumberland Co. Ky. Jan. 9. 1S13; lived there 
about ten years, and in Tenn. and Ark. three years; came to this state in 1825, and to this 
county in 1S31; has lived in this Co. forty-five years; one of the earliest settlers; he is an 
ordained minister of the M. E. Church, and was licensed to preach about the year 1842; he 
has held the office of Justice of the Peace for sixteen years; has also held the office of School 
Trustee and School Director; Rep; Meth; prop. val. $3,000; married Miss Jane Tompkins, 
Sept. 30, 1832; she was born in East Tennesee, Sept. 19, 1S17; they have five children — -two 
sons and three daughters; have lost four sons. 

COLE CHAS. W. Clerk, village; born 111; Rep; Meth. 



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COLE JOHN, Farmer and Minister, village; born Ky; Rep; Meth. 

COLE S. N. Farmer, village; born 111; Rep; Meth. 

COLVIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5; born Mass; Rep; Meth; prop. $2,000. 

COLBY FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskihva; born N. H; Rep; Meth; prop. $8,000. 

COLBY MORRIS A. lives with father, Sec. 14; Rep; Meth. 

COLBY LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Rep; Meth. 

COMP JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Perry Co. Pa. April 18, 1818; came 
to this Co. in 1849; Rep; Meth; owns 225 acres of land, value $12,000; lived in this state 
and Co. twenty-seven years; married Miss Sarah Ann Orner; she was from Perry Co. Pa; 
they have five children; have lost two; has held the otTice of School Trustee, also School 
Director, for many years. 

COOK C. R. Laborer, Tiskilwa; born 111; Dem; Lib. 

COOK J. T. TLskilwa; Billiard Saloon; Dem; Epis; born Ohio. 

COOPER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Lombardville; born England; Rep; Epis; prop. $8,000. 

C0PPE?5S JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Providence; born England; Rep; Cong; prop. $3,000. 

COSTIGAN MARY, Widow, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Calh; prop. $600. 

COSTIGAN PAT. Farmer. Sec. 16; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

COUCH JAS. Justice of the Peace, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Rep; Lib. 

COX J.\MES W. Tenant Farmer, Sec. to; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Lib. 

CRABB JOHN, Laborer, village; born England; Rep; Bapt. 

CRAIG D. Farmer, Sec. 23; born Ireland; Rep; Luth. 

CRIMMEL SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 4; born Pa; Dem; Lib; prop. $1,000. 

CROCKER S. D. Carriage Maker, village; born N. H; Rep; Lib. 

CUDNEY L. Laborer for H.auter, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born France; Lib; Cath, 

GULP T. S. Cheesemaker, Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Dem; Bapt. 

CUTLER R. E. Superintendent of Schools, Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Cong. 

CUSHING CALEB, Retired Farmer, See. 17; P.O. Providence; born in Sekonk, Mass. 
Aug. 31, 1793; came to this county in 1836; Rep; Lib; owns 480 acres of land, value 
$24,000; he was one of a committee of four who were appointed to come and locate and 
purchase this Township for the colony, which came in 1837; he has held the office of Justice 
of the Peace and School Director; married three times; first to Aritta Martin, second to 
Melinda P. Barrows; he had nine chddren — four sons and five daughters; third, married 
Rebecca Reed, of Woborn. Mass. in 1870, his present wife; she emigrated to this county in 
1841, and has lived here thirty-five years; one of the early settlers; she married Wm. Booth in 
1840; he died in 1851; she married Lyman Benson in 1858; he died in 1865. 

GUSHING CHRISTOPHER C. Farmer and Butcher, Section 17; P.O. Providence; 
born in R. I. Oct. 5, 1823; he came to this town, county and state May 8, 1S37, with the 
Providence colony, and has lived here thirty-nine years; only two or three houses within six 
or seven miles when he came; Rep; Lib; owns house and lot and village lots, value $2,500; 
he has held the office of Road Commissioner and School Director; he holds the office of 
Justice of the Peace; has been married four times; first, to Prudence R. Bosley; second, 
to Betsy M. Wilcox; third, to Margaret J. McElroy; fourth, to Helen Jane Walmers, Aug. 
6, 1S70; she was born in Pa; they have seven children. 

CUSHING- GEORGE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; born in Provi- 
dence, this town, county and state, Jan. 25, 1848; Rep; Cong; value of personal prop; $1,000; 
owns and runs threshing machine; was in the army; enlisted when 16 years old in 57th 
I. V. I. Co. K, 4th Division, 15th Army Corps; was in a number of battles; was with Gen. 
Sherman in his march to the sea; was in the battles of Snake Creek Gap, Rome, Cross 
Roads, Savannah and Mill Creek, N. C; was honorably discharged at the close of the war; 
has held the office of Constable. 

CUSHING RICHARD W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Providence; born in this town, county 
and state, Jan. g, 1842; Rep; Cong; owns 240 acres of land, value, $14,400; has lived in this 
Co. thirty-four years; was one of the first native born citizens of the colony — his sister was 
the first; he was in the army in the 146th I. V. I. under Gen. Cook, Western Division; was 
honorably discharged; married Miss Ellen E. Lewis, Aug. 5, 1869; she was from N. Y; have 
three children, Edith W., Alice Bertha and Richard Lewis. 

CUSHING G. B. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born R. Island. 

■p\AVIS JOSEPH H. Farmer, village, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born R. Island. 

•^-^ DEAN C. Laborer, Sec. 7; Rep; Lib. 

DEAN C. A. Agricultural Machinery; Tiskilwa; Peter Cooper; Epis; born Maine. 



250 VOTKllS AND FAXPAYERS OF 

DANA EDWARD, P.O. Tiskilwa; bom in Provklc-ncc. K. Island, March 19, 1804; 
came to this county April 17, 1S37; Rep; Quaker. lie lived in R. Island thirty-three 
years; lived in Michigan nine months; has lived in this couniy thirty-nine years, and is the 
oldest resident settler here; the only house here at that time; was the old Colony House; 
only one house b tween Providence and Wethersfield. He was seventy-three years old 
March ig, 1876; he married Miss Mary Lockwood, of Providence, R. Island, Nov. 5. 1827; 
she died Nov. i8, 1S63; married .Mrs. Sarah Beaumoni, Dec. 12, 1S66; she was from New York 
City, and she emigrated to this state 1849. 

DAN.\ liDWARD. Retired Farmer, village; Rep; born K. Island. 

DAVIS SAMUKL D. Farmer, riec. 27; 1' O. Tiskihva; born in S-neca Co. New York, 
Dec. 2, 182S; came to this county July 14. 1S66; Rep; Fpis; .iwns 80 acres land, value 
$5,000; ha-; lived in this county ten years; has hell office Ro.id Commissioner, and has 
been School Director ever since here; married Eliza Powers in 1850; she was l)orn Jan. 
7, 1S22, in Sleul)en Co. New York; has five children, four sons and one daughter. 

DEAN C. A. .\gent Farm Machinery, village; Uem; Epis; born' Maine. 

DEAN \VM. li. Farmer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; born R. Island. 

DECKER CHAS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Cong; born N.^■. 

DECKER JOHN, Farmer, lives with father. Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cmg. 

DECKER WM. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; v,al. prop. Sio.ooo; burn N. Y. 

DEVOE AUG. Laborer for Hauler, Sec. 9; Lib; Cath; born France. 

DEV'^OE AUG. T. Farmer, Sec. 10; Dem; Cath; born France. 

DEXTER JAMES M. Retired; P.O. Tiskihva; born in Rhode Island, Fcby. 11, 1805; came 
to this county in 1837; Rep; Epis; owns 120 acres land, val. ^4 000; has lived in this ounly 
thirty-nine years; plenty ot Indiatft here when he came; one of the oldest resident settlers 
in this town; only five or six log houses here when he came; has been Town Assessor; 
married Pha;be Sanborn, Feb. II, 1S29; she was from North Hampton, N. Hampshire; 
they have four sons and one daughter; his oldest son is now living on the old home place in 
Rhode Island. 

DLXTER BENJ. G. Farmer, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong; val. prop. Sio.ooo; born Ills. 

DEXTER GEO. Druggist, village; Rep; Epis; born Ills. 

DEX TER T. S. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $5,000; born Ills. 

DOE THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 31; Lombardville, Stark Cor born in Maine, April 11, 
iSiS; came to this county in 1847, and has lived here twenty-nine years; he was the first 
settler here on the Prairie, and made the fust track across the prairie to Osceola village; he 
was the first Town Clerk of this town, and held that office for eight years, and also held 
office of School Director long time; Rep; Lib; owns farm of 80 acres here, value §6,400, 
owns farm 80 acres town of .Macon, val. $3,200; married Miss Elizabeth Pilkington, April 
23, 1854; she was born in Lancashire, England, .\pril 16, 1829; has eight children, three 
sons and five daughters. 

DONOVAN RICHARD, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

DONOVAN J. Tenant Farmer, ,Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

nOREMUS A. C'lergyman, Sec. 17; Ind; Cong; born New Jer.sey. 

UOREMUS A. J. Teacher; Sec. 17; Dem; Pres; born New Jersey. 

DORR GEORGE E. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Columbia Co. New York, 
Nov. 5, 1S23; came to this county in 1S37; Rep; Cong; owns 355 acres land, value $18,000; 
has lived in this town and county ihirty-nine year-; only two houses on prairie at that time, 
old Colony House, Providence, and house of S. E. .Morris; only house south was at Boyd's 
Grove, and the only house in town of Milo; was one of first 10 organize schools here; has 
held office of Supervisor for two years; was the first man to represent the town without 
opposition; has held office of Town Trustee; his father was Postmaster eight years; married 
Sarah Harrison in 1S49; she was born in Cortland Co. New York, Nov. 26, 1824; has five 
children, three sons and two daughters. 

DORR KMMET H. Farmer, Sec. 34; Rep; Lib; born III, 

DORR FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born Ills. 

DURFEE Sll)Ni;V F. Farmer, Sec. 5; Rep; Lib; val. prop. Sio.ooo; born New York. 

"PASTWOOD E. Laborer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; born R. I. 

^ EATON O. Blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born Mich 

ECKHOFF H. Farmer; Sec. 16; Dem; Cong; val. prop. Sioooo; born Germany. 

ESLINGER SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

EVANS WM, Laborer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Dem; Lib; born Ills. 



BUKEAXJ COUNTY : INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP. 251 

EXELBY WM. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. rial<.:Uva; latl; llecli; val. prop. $15,000; bom England. 
EXELBY WM. Jr. Fai-mer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born England. 

"PERGUSON R. Laborer for Powers, Sec. 28; Rep; Lib; born Iowa. 

^ FEGHT GEO. W. Teamster, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

FIEFIELD L NL Tenant Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Providence; Dem; Lib; born Tils. 

FINK GEO. Blacksmith, village; Dem; Lib; born New [ersey. 

FITZGERALD E. Laborer for Gushing, Sec. 18; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

FITZPATRICK DAVID, Laborer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

FITZPATRICK JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 4; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

FOLEY M. C. Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

FOLGER ROBERT C. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; born in Nantucket, Ma.ss. Jan'y 6, 
iSio; came to this county in 1845; Rep; Quaker; owns So acres land, value $5,000; he 
came to this county thirty-one years ago; only few settled here then; married, first, I^aura A. 
Snow, from Mass; she died, 1849; married Melissa Cross in 1S50; she was from Washington 
Co. Ohio; they have six children. 

FOREY PETER, Laborer, Sec. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

FOSDECK JOHN, Mechanic, village. Rep; Lib; born New York. 

FOSDECK LEVI, Mechanic, village. Rep; Melh; born New York. 

FOSMER W.VI. H. Cheesemaker, Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born New York. 

FOSTER WM. Farmer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Rep; Epis. 

FOX H. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. TiskiUva, Pa; born Ohio; Dem; Meth. 

FREEMAN DR. A. R. Physician; Tiskilwa. 

FRITCHEY WILLIAM ELLIS, Farmer, Sec. 13; PO Tiskilwa; born in Indian- 
town, this Co. March 22, 1S49; Rep; Bapt; value of prop.- $r,ooo; has lived in this town 
twenty-seven years; his grandfather is one of the oldest settlers in the county; married Miss 
Mary Emma Bogert, Oct. 31, i86g; she was riorn in N. Y. City; thev have two children, 
Minnie Eva and William Eddy. 

/^ALL.\HER J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Meth; prop. $15,000. 

^^ GASKILL E. T. Farmer, Sec 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Unit; prop. $3,000. 

GASKILL ELISHA T. Farmer, Sec. 4 and 34; P.O. Wyanet; born in Rhode Island 
in 1823; came to Bureau Cu. in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 150 acres, valued at $n,ooo; 
married Miss Susan Taft of Rhode Island in 1857; five children. 

GIBBS H. D. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Norwich, 
Chenango Co. N. Y., Dec. 1, 1S30; came to this Co. 1S57; Rep; Christian Church; owns 320 
acres of land in Kansas, value, $2,500; stock of hardivare, value, $5,000; he is senior mem- 
ber of H. D. Gibbs & Co. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods; largest and only house 
in town, and doing a large business; has held the office of School Director; married Miss 
Nancy Windsor, from Guilford, Chenango Co. N. Y; have four children — all boys. 

GIBBONS GEORGE, Harness Maker; Tiskilwa; Dem; Bapt. 

GIBBONS WILLIAM, Harness Maker, village; born Pa; Dem; Bapt. 

GILBERT GEO. Laborer, Sec. 17; born R. I; Rep; Cong. 

GORMAN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 6; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

GREELEY W. I. Farmer, Sec 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Ind; Epis; prop. $12,000. 

GUDGELL WILLIAM G. Grocery Store, and Buys and Sells Stock, P.O. Tiskilwa; 
born Ohio, Oct i, 1827; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; liapt; owns 120 acres of land, house 
and five lots, value, $10,000; has held the office of Town Collector, also the office of 
Corporation Trustee and School Director; married, first, Mary -A.Sharpless, from Ohio, 1852; 
she died March 4, i86t; married Susan A. Smith, Jan. i, 1862; she was born in N. Y.' 
State; have eight children; lost two. 

GULLIVER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 7; P;0. Providence; born Mass; Rep; Cong; prop. $4,500. 

GUSSET H. Farm Laborer, village; born Ky; Rep; Meth. 

TT ALE JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 24; born N. Y; Rep; Lib. 

■•• ■■• HARKER JOSEPH, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. Y; Rep; Meth. 

HAHjV henry. Farmer. Sec. 32. P. O, Tiskilwa; born in the north part of Germany, 
Nov. 20, 1840; came to U. S. in 1862; lived in Peoria two years; came to this Co. in 1864; 
Dem; Caih; owns 160 acres of land, value, $8,000; has lived in this Co. twelve years- 
married Miss Barbara Huter, May 20, 1866; she was from the north part of Germany; they 
have six children — four boys and two girls. 



252 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

HARlClilt WM. F. Karmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; born in Onondaga Co. N. Y. March 
iS, 1846; came 10 this Co. in 1862; Rep; Meth; value of personal prop. $1,500; lived several 
years ii> Syracuse. Susquehanna and Buffalo, N. Y; came to Chicago about 1S50; lived there 
about 12 years; came to Bureau Co. and has lived here 14 years; farms his father's farm 
of 147 acres; has father, mother, two brothers and one sister. 

U.VKKER JOSEPH, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. Y; Rep; Meth; prop. $10,000. 

II.'VRRINGTON WM. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born R. I; Rep; Cong; prop. $4,000. 

H.VRRIXG TON G. B. Merchant, village; born Vermont; Rep; Cong. 

H.\RTMAN JOHN, Blacksmith, village; born Md; Dem; Meth. 

HARTMAN JONATHAN, Mason, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa. 

HASKELL A. Retired, village; born R. I; Rep; Lib. 

HASKELL J.VS. E Clerk, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Bap. 

H.VSKICLL JOS. G. Painter, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Lib. 

HATCH MILTON C. Tenant Farmer, section 33; born N. Y; Rep; Cong. 

HATHAWAY CHAS. B. Tenant Farmer, .Sec. 5; born Mass; Rep; Lib. 

H.'VNDER J. Laborer, village; born England; Rep. 

H.XUTER ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; l>orn France; Lib; Mennonite; $15,000. 

HEIDMANN J. Laborer, Sec. 36; born Germany; Rep; Luth. 

H1N\L\N HOB.\RT, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; born Vermont; Rep; Lib; prop. $20,000. 

HOBLTT WILLIAM C. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, 
.\ug. 31, 1S19; came to this Co. Nov 10, 1S43; Rep; Bapt; owns So acres of land, value 
$6,000; he hns lived in this Co. thirty-three years; only 40 acres fenctd betwen Tiskilwa 
and Providence; has represented this town in Board of Supervisors; has held the office of 
Road Commissioner twelve years, office of Assessor of this town two years, and Pathmaster 
thirteen years; is Trustee of Mount Hloom Cemetery, and its Superintendent since it was 
organized; married Miss Mary Bloom, .\ug. 17, 1S43; she was born in Clinton Co. Ohio. 

HOCK PETER, Tenant Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Dem; Lib. 

HOCK JOHN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Juniata Co. Pa., March 
15, 1S32; came to this Co. in 1S50; Dem; Bapt; married Rachael R. Webster in 1S57; she 
was from Juniata Co. Pa; have nine children — four boys and five girls; has Ijeen Roadmasler 
in this town seven years and lived in Co. twenty-five years; val. prop. S500. 

HOGUE .MILTON, Farmer. .Sec. 11; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt; prop. $4,000. 

HOLL.VNL J. W. Carpenter, village; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt. 

IiOLL.\ND M. Farmer, Sec. 22; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $600. 

HOLL.\ND JAMES F. Farmer, Sec. 15; born N. J; Rep; Bap; prop. $2,500. 

HOLMAN ADAM, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Meth. 

HOLMAN JOHN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth. 

HOLMQUISr LEWIS. Laborer, Sec. 7; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. 

HOPKINS A. Laborer for Hatch, Sec. 33; born N. Y; Rep; Cong. 

HORAN P. Laborer for Dexter, Sec. 2g; P.O. Providence; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

HORN MIKE, Laborer for brother. Sec. 10; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

HORN THOS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

HORNBERG JOHN. Farmer, village; Rep; Meth; born France. 

HOWE T. Wagonmaker, village; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

HOW HOR.\CE, Insurance Agent and Constable, village; Rep; Bapt; born N. H. 

JAMESON \V. H. Merchant. Sec. 17; Rep; Lib; born Ky. 
JEFFERS D. P. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 
J.\CK CH.VS. works on R. R.; village; Lib; Lib; born Ohio. 

JAMISON WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Providence; born in Belfast, Ireland, 
March 15. 1S12; came to Canada in 1S19, lived there thirty-nine years; came to this county 
i'l 1S5S. and has lived here eighteen years; Rep; Pres; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; 
married Miss Ellen Hair; she was born in Prescott, Canada; they have seven children, three 
sons and'four daughters. 
JENKINS LKROY, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Providence; born in Virginia in 1848; came to 
"this county in 1S54; Dem; Cong; value personal prop. $2,000; has lived in this county 
twenty-two years; he farms J. Johnson's, his father-in-law, farm; he married Miss Amanda 
J. Johnson in Feb. 1870; she was born in Ohio, she lived in Indiana some years; has four 
children, three girls and one boy. 



BUREAU COUNTY: INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP. 26S 

JENKINS E. Tenant Farmer, Sec. iS; Ue.ii; Christian; born Va. 

JEWETT HOSEA, Laborer, Sec. 25; Rep; Bapt; born N. H. 

JOBLINGr FRYAK, Farmer and Coal Operator, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in New- 
castle-upon-Tyne, England, Feby. 21, 1829; Rep; Epis; owns 73 acres land, value $4,380; 
came to U. S. in 1S52, lived in Pa. Virginia, and St. Louis; lived in this county ten years; 
he is operating the Indian Hill Coal Mines, two miles south and one mile east of Mineral; 
the vein is four feet eight inches thick; ships ccal through this state and Iowa; married 
Mary E. Simpson in Oct. 1871; she was born in Ohio, and an early settler in this state; 
has two children, one boy and one girl. 

JOHNSON LEWIS, Laborer, Sec. 5; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

JONES AHIRA Z. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Greenfield, N. Hampshire, 
March 16, 1843; came to this county in 186S; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres land, value $8,400; 
was in the Army, in 13th Reg. New Hampshire Vol. in Army of Potomac; was in number of 
battles; was injured at Newport News, front of Richmond; marriedMiss Sarah G. Jewitt in 
Aug. 1873; she was from Greenfield, New Hampshire; they have one child, Butler A. Jones. 

JONES AMZE, Minister, Sec. 25; Dem; Bapt; born Vt. 

JONES REV. E. Clergyman Bapt. Church; Rep; born Wales. 

JONES JOHN, Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 7; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

JONES RICHARD, Laborer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born N. Y. 

JONES WM. Teamster, village; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

JORDAN MARY, Widow, Sec. 17; val. prop. $1,000; Cong; Scotland. 

JUSTICE Z. Tenant Kitterman, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Lib; Lib. 

T/'ENNEY J. Retired Farmer, village; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $4,000; born N. Y. 

-"^ KENNEY RICHARD, Laborer, village; Rep; Meth; born N. Y. 

KEENE THOS. O. Laborer, village; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

KENNEY ELiDERT A. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. TLskilwa; born Livingston County, N.Y. 
April 10. 1851; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Pres. Pref; value personal prop. $500; 
has lived in this county fifteen years; farms father's farm; married Miss Sarah McKeown, 
July 2, 1873; she was from Livingston County, N. Y; they have one child, boy, Frank. 

RENTER I.J. Farmer, Sec. 20; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 

RENTER WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 20; Dem; Pres; val. prop. $10,000; born N. Y. 

KENZER JOSEPH R. Laborer for Gallaher, Sec. 3; Rep; Lib. 

KERGAN THOS. Laborer, village; Dem; Cath; born N. Y. 

KIDD ASA, Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Providence; born in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, 
Jany. 19, 1821; came to this county in May, 1854; lived in England about thirty-three 
years, and has lived in this county twenty-two years; Ind; Cong; owns 160 acres land, val. 
$9,600; he married Miss Sophia Horsley, June 22, 1848; she was born in Soham, Cambridge- 
shire, England, Dec. i, 1828; they have seven children, three sons and four daughters; 
have lost one boy. 

KIDD H. Tenant Farmer, Sec. g; Rep; Lib. 

KIDD THOS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 9; Rep; Cong; born Ills. 

KLEIN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

KINNEY JACOB, Carpenter, Sec. 5; Dem; Meth; born N. J. 

KIRKPATRICK HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, 
July 27, 1S23; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 262 acres land, value $15,720; 
lived in Ohio thirty-two years, and has lived in this county twenty-one years; has held 
office Road Commissioner about ten years, also School Director about same time; married 
Miss Margaret Tebow, March 28, 1855; she was born in Elizabethtown, Hamilton County, 
Ohio, June 16, 1830; has four children, all boys, Peter T., William H., James L., Lyman B, 

KIRKPATRICK J. B. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $10,000; Ohio. 

KISSICK CHAS. Laborer for Greeley, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born Ky. 

KITCHENSON JOHN, Laborer, village; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 

KITTERMAN ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Indiana, Jan. 7, 
1829; came to this county in 1831; Ind; Lib; owns 500 acres land, value $25,000; is one of 
the earliest settlers of this county, and has lived here forty-five years; came before the Black 
Hawk War; plenty of Indians here; has held office of Road Commissioner some years; 
married Miss Flora Greenman, Feby. 6, 1855; she was born in Michigan, Jany. 17, 1835; 
they have three children, two sons and one daughter. 

KITTERMAN CHRIS. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Lib; val. prop. $12,000; born 111. 



2o4 VOTEllS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

KITTKKaiAJN W3I. I-armer, Sec. 3; I'.O. Tiskilwa; born town of Arispie, Bureau Co. 

Kel). 2q, 1S39, and has lived in this county thirty-seven years; one of the oldest settlers; 

lias held office of Road Commissioner for three years; Dem; Lib; owns 500 acres land, value 

$25,000; married Miss Lizzie M.Stipp. Jan. 16, 1872; she was|from I'rinceton, Hure.-iu Co. 

Illinois; tlii-y have one child, son. Frank K. Kitterman. 
KITTKR.MAN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2; I'.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Melh; val. prop. $15,000; 111. 
KITTKRMAN JOHX. Laborer for R. K. Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born Ind. 

T ATTTN JAMKS, Laborer, lives in Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born N. Y. 

■*-^ LATTTN ORRIN, Mechanic, lives in Ti.skilwa; Rep; Meth; born N. Y. 

LEA JOll.X \V. Merchant, P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; United Brethern. 

LcFAVKli JOHN F. Music Dealer and Music Teacher, Tuner of Pianos and Organs; 
born in I'awtucket, R. L, March 17, 1833; came to this Co. in 1853; he is general agent for 
musical instruments, composes and arranges music for brass and string bands; lyrical produc- 
tions respectfully solicited; the citizens of Bureau Co. may avail themselves of his profes- 
sional services at all times; he married Imogene E. Lyon in Dec. 1S64; she was from Grand 
Rapids, Mich; they have three children, one boy and two girls; Rep; Epis. 

LEE CIIAS. Clerk, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111. Rep; Meth. 

LEE JOSEPH, Farmer, village; born N. Y; Rep; Meth. 

LITTLE F. Laborer for Durfee, Sec. 5; born N.Y; Rep; Meth. 

LITTLE FRANK E. Laborer, village; born N.Y; Rep; Meth. 

LITTLE O. J. Carpenter, village; born N.Y; Rep; Meth. 

LUCE CHAS. Farmer; born 111; Rep; Lib. 

LUCE CECILIA Mrs. village; born III; Epis; prop. $1,000. 

LUCE OLIVIA Mrs. Widow, village; born Nova Scotia; Epis; prop. $1,000. 

LUNDINE C. F. Shoemaker, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. 

LUSTY G. Laborer, village; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. 

TX/rAKUTCHAN \VM. Farmer, Sec. 17; born 111; Rep; Cong. 

•'■'■*• MAKUTCHAN, \VM. R. Carpenter, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Rep. Epis. 

MANNING JOHN, Laborer, village; born N.Y; Lib. 

MARSH LUCIEN, Farmer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; Bapt. 

MARSHALL \VM. Milling Business, P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Rep; Meth. 

MARSHALL WM. Milling Business, I'.O. Tiskilwa; England; Rep; Melh; |)rop. $10,000. 

MARTIN HUGH, Laborer, Sec. 34; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

MAXWELL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Rep; Epis. 

3IAV LUCIEN O. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town, county and state. 
Sept. 12, 1S45; Rep; Epis; value of personal prop. $2,000; has lived in this town and county 
thirty-one years; one of the early native-born settlers; has lived in Io\,va and Missouri; he 
and his brother farms his mother's farm of 160 acres; his mother lives in Tiskilwa; she came 
to this Co. in 1836, and has lived here forty years; he married Miss Emma L. Rowe, Dec. 
23, iS6S; she was born in Wayne Co. N. V; they have two children, both boys. 

MAY A. L. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Bapt. 

MAY ELl/.AP.ETH M. Mrs. Widow, village; born N.Y; Epis; prop. $9,000. 

MAYNAKD JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Providence; bo'n in Utica. N. Y.. Oct. 30 
1821; Rep; Cong; owns 130 acres of land, value, $8,000; he lived in Cuba Co. N. Y. fifteen 
year>; lived in Mich, eleven years; lived in Virginia twelve years; lived in R. I. six years; 
came to this Co. Oct, I, 1873; married Miss Isabella A. Mawney March 22, 1849; she was 
born in X. Y. State; have four children, two boys and two girls — Lemoinc, Wallace, I'hcebe 
A. and Alice Virginia. 

MAYNARD LEMOINE; Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 21; Rep; Lib. 

MENDENHOUT JOHN, Laborer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib. 

METCALF GEORGE, Laborer, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib. 

METZGAR JOHN, Cooper, village; born Pa. Rep; Luth. 

MILLS JOHN M. Billiard Hall, village; bom N. Y; Dem; Lib. 

MILLS JOHN R. Retired, village; born Md; Rep; Meth. 

MILLS JOHN R. Jr. Clerk, village; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt. 

MILLER E. Coal Miner, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Lib. 




Hon. L D. WHITING. 

Farmer, Tiskilwa. 

State Senator. 



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MILLER JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 32; born Germany; Rep; Luth. 

MILLER W. A. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Meth; prop. $5,000. 

MINER FRANK, Blacksmith, village; born Mich; Rep; Lib. 

MINOR W. W. Merchant, village; born W. Virginia; Rep; Campbellite. 

MORE JOHN, Merchant; Tiskilwa; born New York; Rep. 

MORE J. H. Merchant, P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; Epis. 

MOREY A. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 28; born R. I; Rep; Bapt. 

MORRELL JOHN, Mason, village; Rep; Bapt. 

MURPHY DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Dam; Cath. 

MURPHY M. Laborer for Barton, Sec. 19; born Ireland; Dam; Cath. 

MURPHY TIM, Laborer, Sac. 17; born Ireland; Dam; Cath. 

MURREY MARGARET, Widow, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $500. 

MUSSLEMAN DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Lombardville; Ger; Rep; Mannonite; $5,000. 

McALIER JANE, Widow, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $4,000. 

McALIER T. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. J; Dam; Cath. 

McCUTCHEN CHAS. Laborer for Decker, Sec. 8; born 111. Rep; Cong. 

Mcelroy MARY, widow. See. i6; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $2,000. 

Mcelroy SARAH, Sec. l6; born 111; Cath; prop. $2,000. 

Mcelroy WM. Farmer, Sec. 16; born 111; Rep; Math, pref ; prop. $2,500. 

McGEE JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N.Y.; Rep; Lib; prop. $1,000. 

McKAY SILAS W. Blacksmith, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; born in Ulster Co. N.Y. Sept. 
12, 1823, lived there twenty^one years; learned his trade there; was seven years on the ocean 
in one ship; was shipwrecked five times; was Engineer on B. & Ohio R.R. two years; has 
been Traveling Journeyman many years; been in every state in the Union but three; also in 
Mexico; was Second Engineer on steamer Yorktown, the first ocean steamer launched in 
America; was in army, in 8th 111. Reg. Gen. Oglasby; also in 133d Penn. Rag. 9 months' 
service; enlisted in navy, 1863, and was there until close of war; married Miss Susanna 
Mutzbaugh, May 27, 1850; she was born in Perry Co. Pa; have four children, two boys and 
two girls; have lost two children; Ind; Cong. 

McKAY SYLVESTER, Blacksmith; Sac. 17; born Penn; Ind; Lib. 

McMAHON M. Farmer, Sec. 22; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

McMANN GEO. Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dam; Cath; born 111. 

TVr ELSON CHAS. Laborer for Hinman, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; Dane; Rep; Luth. 

NELSON G. T. Farmer, Sac. 7; P.O. Buda; born England; Rep; Cong; prop. $10,000. 

NEXON CHAS. Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Swede; Rep; Luth. 

NEY JACOB, Farm-?;-, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Dauphin Co. Penn. Sept. 27, 1823; 
cama to this Co. in 1851; Rap; Luth; owns 60 acres land, value $4,000; has lived in this Co. 
twenty-five years; holds office of School Director; married Miss Katie Blessing about year 
1846, she was born Dauphin Co. Penn; thay have six children, one son and'five daughters. 

NOTT WILLIAM, Farmer, Sac. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

/^ESCH A. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Germany; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $7,000. 
^-^ OLESON ANDREW, Laborer for Jenkins, Sec. 18; Swede; Rap; Luth. 
OWENS T. Laborer, village; born 111; Rep; Lib. 
OWENS WM. R. Blacksmith, village; born Ohio; Rep; Meth. 
O'BRIEN D. lives with father, Sac. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath. 
O'BRIEN JOHANNA, Widow, Sec. 15, born Ireland; Cath; prop. $2,000. 
O'BRIEN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Dam; Cath. 

O'BRIEN P, Farmer, Sac. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $1,500. 
O'BRIEN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ireland; Dam; Cath; prop. $2,500. 
O'BRIEN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Dam; Cath. 
O'BRIEN PAT. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
O'BRIEN PAT. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
O'BRIEN TIM. Farmer, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
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'-2">8 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

O'CONXELL MAURICE, Karmer, Sec. lo; I'.O. Tiskilwa; born in London, Eng- 
land, Aujj. 4, 1855; came 10 this country in i860; lived in New York Cily about eight years; 
came lo tliis Co. and state in i868. and has lived here eight years; Dem; Calh; value personal 
property $1,500; rents farm of 142 acres of W. II. Bloom; came to this country without any- 
thing; his father and mother live near Wyanet; he has one half-brother and one' half-sister. 

G'HALKRAN PAT. Karmer, Sec. 35; I'.O. Tislcihva; Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $4000. 

O'KKY W.\I. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Dem; Cong; prop. $10,000. 

pATT JAMES N. Carpenter, vill.ige; born Rhode Island; Dem; Lib. 
PATTON JOHN, Tailor, Tiskilwa; bom Penn;;Dem; Lib. 

PANNKBAKEU WM. P. Farmer. Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Juniata Co. Penn. 
March 14, iS2g; he lived in that state twenty-nine years; came to this county April 25, 1858; 
has lived here eighteen years; has held office of School Director, and Pathmaster; Dem; Lib; 
owns no acres land, value $5,500: he married Susanna Ulsh, March 15. 1S55; she was born 
in Perry Co. Penn. and lived about fifteen years in Juniata Co. Penn; have six children, four 
daughters and two sons; have lost one daughter. 

PERDUN M. Laborer for Storms, Sec. 19; Rep; Lib. 

PETERSON JOHN. Laborer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Swede; Rep; no church. 

PETTIGREW ATLANTA Mrs. Widow; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ind; Epis. 

PIERSON DANIEL, Retired Farmer, village; born Penn. Rep; Cong. 

PIERSON P. Farmer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Meth. 

PIERSON \VM. J. Tenant Farmer," Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Meth. 

PLUMER EUGENE, Painter, Sec. 17; born Ind; Rep; Cong. 

POWERS CYRUS H. S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O.Tiskilwa; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. Sept.25, 
1815; came to this Co. June 2, 1854; Rep; Epis; owns 480 acres land in this Co. value $31,200; 
800 acre farm, Iowa, value $24,000; 250 acre farm, value S7.000; total value $62,200; has lived 
in this Co. twenty-two years; has held office of Supervisor; he holds office of Assessor of this 
town, and has been School Director for many years; married Nancy Richmond in 1S38; she 
was born in Steuben Co. N.V. May 15, 1818; they have eight children, four sons and four 
daughters. 

POWERS C. C. Farmer, lives with Father, Sec. 32; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis. 

POWERS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 28; born N.V.; Rep; Epis; owns 160 acres, val. $9,600. 

PROPER JOHN, Laborer, village; born N.Y.; Rep; Lib. 

PRUNK WASHINGTON, Farmer, -Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Putnam Co. 111. 
March 22, 1836; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Bapl; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; 
has lived here thirty-two years and is one of the early settlers; land only tWo and three dollars 
an acre then; has seen thirty to forty deer at one time in field in front of his house; married 
Rebecca Hamilton in 1858; she died in i860; married Charlotte R. Stewart in 1865; she was 
from Fulton Co. N.V.; have four children, two boys and two girls. 

I'ULKY J, B. Carpenter; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N.Y.; Dem; Lib. 



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UICK L. Carpenter, vill.ige, born N.Y.; Rep; Lib. 



D AMSEY J. D. Farmer, Sec. 25; born New Hampshire; Rep; Bapt. 

•'■^ R.VSMUSSON CHRIS. Laborer for Reynolds, Sec. 6; Rep; Luth; Denmark. 

RAST PETER, Laborer, village; Lib; Luth; born Sweden. 

RE.VRDON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $4,500; Ireland. 

RKSINGER J.VMES. Laborer, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; U'ep; C"ng; born Pa. 

REYNOLDS FRED. A. Farmer, lives with father. Sec. 6; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 

REYNOLDS JOHN D. Farmer, Sec. 6; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $12,500; born Mass. 

RHODES CRAWFORD J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Philadelphia, 
I'a. Nov. 5. 1829; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Cong; owns 70 acres land, value $3,500; 
has lived in this county twenty-five years; holds office of School Director; has been Path- 
master; his father was sea captain 12 years, and sailed on the lakes 12 years; married Miss 
Elizabeth Booth in 1855; she was born in England; have had eight children, six daughters 
and two sons. <, 

ROW'E ISAAC V. Furniture, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bat; born N.Y. 

ROBBINS D. D. Clerk, Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis; born Ills. 



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ROBIiyfSON JOHN H. Faimei-; Sec. 26; I'.O. Tiskilwa; born in Licking Co., Ohio, 

Nov. 14, 1S17; lived there about twenty-nine years; came to this state in 1845, and came to 
this county 1846: has lived here thirty years; one of early settlers; was in coal business neaJ 
Buda ten years; has held office Road Commissioner and School Director and Path-master; 
Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $6,500; married Miss Hannah Zink, April 15, 1847; 
she was born Penn; have eight children, four boys, four girls; lost three children. 

QHAY JAMES, E.aborer for Harker, Sec. 20; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

•^ SHEAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 16; Dem; Cath; P.O. Providence; born Ireland. 

SAUNDERS GEO. W. Handling Horses, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Meth; born N. Y. 

SEARLE Li, T. Lawyer, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Conn. March 4, 180S; came to this county 
in 1843; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $2,500; was admitted to the bar in 1833, in Ohio, and has 
practiced law forty-three years; has lived in this county thirty-three years, and one of the 
oldest settlers; married Rebecca Goodspeed in 1833; she was from Lee, Berkshire Co. Mass; 
they have six children, two sons and four daughters; has held office of Justice of Peace eight 
years, also Town Clerk. 

SEERS CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; born in old Bavaria, Germany, 
Aug. rst, 1831; came to this country in 1853; lived in Woodford Co. this state, ten years; 
lived three years in Tazewell Co. and in this county ten years; Rep. Mennonite; owns 400 
acres land value $30,000; married Miss Phcebe Eyste, July I, 1859, she was from old 
Bavaria, Germany; they have eight children, three boys and five girls. 

SHEAN SIMON, Farmer. See. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

SHEHAN TIM, Farmer, Sec. 21; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $500; born Ireland. 

SHERMAN GEO. Clerk, village; Dem; Lib; born Mass. 

SHERMAN M. A. village; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

SHERWOOD DAVID B, Editor TisiUwa /Register,- horn in Wayne Co. Penn. Oct. 14; 
came to this county in 1876; married Mary Jane Bush, July 6, 1866; she was from Mont- 
rose, Susquehanna County, Pa; they have three children, Claude Irvin, Athea Lydia, 
Emerson Bennett, lost one son Cassius Ogden. 

SHERWOOD FRANK R. Grocer, and proprietor European Hotel; Dem; Epis; born Mass. 

SHOOP S. Laborer for Gushing, Sec. 18; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

SMITH H. Laborer for Comp. Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born Mass. 

SMITH JAMES M. Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 9; Rep; Meth. 

SMITH M. Laborer, Sec. 31; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany. 

SMETZLEY S. Laborer, Sec. 2; Ind; Cath; born Germany. 

SMITH WM. M. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilw.i; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $10,000; born N. Y. 

SOURS S. P. Blacksmith, village; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

SOVERHILL S. G, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bapt; val. prop. $10,000; N. Y. 

STAPLES W. J. Barber, village; Dem; Meth; born England. 

STEIMLE P. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O.*l"iskilwa; Rep; Cath; val. prop. $8,000; born Germany. 

STEVENS A. Livery Stable; Tiskilwa; Dem; Epis; born 111. 

STEVENS C. N. Hay and Stock Dealer. Tiskilwa; Dem; Epis; born 111. 

STEVENS CORA Miss, Epis; born Bureau Co. Ill; owns 200 acres land, val. $12,000. 

STORM JOHN M, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Providence; born in Otsego County, N. Y. 
March 18, 1820; came to this county December. 1850; Rep; Lib; rents 640 acres of land; 
came from Wayne County, N. Y. to Marietta, Washington Co. Ohio, in 1844; lived there 
six years; has lived in this county twenty-six years; has held office ol Road Commissioner, 
also office of School Director; has been married three times; fir^t, to Ruth E. Parkhurst, 
second, to Olive E. Kibbey, third, married Josephine Mitchell, Feby, 15, 1853; she was 
from Maine; has ten children, five boys and five girls. 

SUGGrS JAMES, Farmer and Blacksmiili, Sec. 15; P.O. Providence; born in Lincoln Co. 
N. Carolina, Aug. 15, 1S32; Rep; Free Meth; owns 55 acres land, value $2,500; he and his 
brother Isa.ac were twins; he lived in N. Carolina nine years; then lived in Mississippi until 
breaking out of the war; was in the army, in the 59lh Reg. U S. Infantry; was in battles of 
Guntown and Memphis; was in a number of battles and skirmishes; was badly wounded in 
Tenn; honorably discharged; he is a licensed local Preacher and Exhorter; he married 
Melinda I'hilbrick, June 30, 1850; she was from Ripley, Miss; they have seven children; 
have lost four. 

SUGG F. Laborer for Dexter, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong. 

SULLIVAN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $4,000; Ireland. 

SWAINE MARTHA E..Mrs. Widow, P.O. Tiskilwa; Epis; born Pa. 



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VOTEKS AND TAXPAYERS OF 



n^IIOMPSOX DKLECTA Mrs.. Widow; Lib; val. prop. $i,ooo; born Mass. 

TIl.lON MATILDA .Mrs. Widow, V.O. TisUilwa; liapl; val. prop. $2,000; born Ohio. 
rOLZl.N lOllX, Farmer, Sec. 16; I'.O. Providence; Uem; Lulh; val. prop. $3,000; Gerirany. 
TOWNER ClI.^S. W. Stoves and Tinware, village; Kep; Melh; born K. Lsland. 
TYNG W. .\. Painter, Sec. 17; Rep; Univ; born R. Island. 

T JPHAM FRANK, Laborer for Gushing, Sec. 18; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 

\7'ANDRAN CEO. W. Teamster, village; Rep; Bapl; born Ills. 

AXTALLER II. 11. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ky; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $5,000. 
WANTZ D. Laborer, village; born 111; Rep; Lib. 

WALiBRIOGE GEO. F, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; born in Buffalo, N.Y. Sept. 
30, 1825; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $1,000; he has lived in this Co. over 
thirty-three years, and is one of the early settlers; only few houses around Providence when 
he came; he rents farm of Christian Sears; he married Miss Susan Booth, Jan. I, 1S52; she 
was born in England, Jan. 20, 1832; they have three children, two boys and one girl; they 
have lost three sons. 

WEBSTER C. Carpenter, village; born Penn; Melh. 

WELD 11. A. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born R. Island; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $4,000. 

WENZEL DANIEL; Tenant Farmer, Sec. 31; born Germany; Rep; Pres. 

WENZEL IIARTMAN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 31; born Germany; Rep; Pres. 

WHITE (;F:0. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem: Lib. 

WHITING LORENZO D. by occupation a Farmer; lives on Sec. 14, in the township 
of Indiantown; owns 5S4 acres land, worth $50 per acre; his home is somewh.it known as 
" Rocky Run." Republican in politics, and " Liberal" in religion. He was born Nov. 17, 
iSig, on a farm among the hills of Arcadia, Wayne Co. N. Y.. and received a good English 
and mathematical education at Lima Seminary. He removed with his father's family to 
Niagara County, New York, in 1S33. In 1838 he was sent on business to Illinois, where 
he remained four years, traveling nearly over the entire state in its then primitive condition. 
He returned to New York, and Avas married in 1846 to Miss Lucretia C. Clement, of 
Oneida Co., a young lady of much ability and ambition; and who proved a worthy help- 
meet in the battle of life. 

In his boyhood, Mr. Whiting served as clerk and book-keeper in a village store, and while 
a young man taught successfully many terms of school, and before leaving his native state 
served successively in the offices of Justice of the Peace and Superintendent of Schools. But 
having a strong taste for agriculture and rural life, he removed to Illinois in 1849. and soon 
settled on the farm where he now resides, one mile west of Tiskilwa. This place he calls 
"Rocky Run," from the rocks along the little stream which meanders through the valley. 
On this farm are beautiful natural groves, drives, walks, and many points of interest to the 
lover of nature; and these, quite as much as the intrinsic value, induced its purchase in 
1854. He was elected five terms successively Supervisor of his town, and during these 
services took an active part in the great enterpri.se of draining the Winnebago Swamps. 

He took an active part in the .\nti-Monopoly and Farmer's movement, being the tempo- 
rary President, and making, by appointment, the opening address at their first State Conven- 
tion at Hloomington, in January. 1873; but he refused to go with it into a new political party, 
preferring to remain with the Republicans. — a party he helped to form, and had always 
warmly supported. He acted with many conventions in the cause of cheap transportation, 
and in the Winter of 1867 and '68 was sent by the Board of Supervisors to labor with the 
General Assembly in behalf of this interest. In 1868 he was elected a Representative in 
the 26th General Assembly; was made Chairman of the Canal and River Committee, and 
wrote the elaborate report on the water improvements of Illinois, published in the volume 
of reports for th it session. This was received with so much favor, that 5,000 copies were 
ordered printed fir distribution, and it sccureil the long-sought inauguration of the work of 
improving the Illinois River by an approjiriation of $400,000 for a lock and dam at the city 
of Henry. In l86g he was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention, which framed 
the present Stale Constitution. In this body he was the first to move by resolution, and by ■ 
a speech which was extensively published, to declare railroads " public corporations," sub- 
ject to be regulated and controlled by the law-making power, which provision was finally 
incorporated in the new Constitution. Under the new Constitution. ^Ir. Whiting has been 
three times successively elected to the .State Senate, of which body he is now a member. In 
this body he has taken a leading part in all matters connected with cheap transportation, 
supporting the measures for canal and river improvement, and the regulation and control of 



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railroads. He has also been active in all matters bearing upon education and temperance, 
and in such measures as relate to rural affairs. 

During the darkest period of the war for secession, and embracing an exciting political 
canvass, at the solicitation of political friends, he edited for a year the Bureau County Repub- 
lican. Mr. Whiting takes a lively interest in local improvements. He was the projector of 
Mount Bloom Cemetery, and was President of the Association for many years. He led in 
the movement for building the Tiskilwa school-house, the most beautiful building of its kind 
in the county, and among the very best in the state; in locating and securing the grounds, 
planning the general features of the building, getting passed a jr/t-rt'rt/ law to enable the dis- 
trict to levy sufficient tax to pay the debt, obtaining the loans for its erection, and was one of 
the Directors during its construction, and first inauguration of the school. 

Mr. Whiting, having lost by death his estimable w\fe, was married Dec. 3, 1873, to Miss 
Eriphyle St. J. Robinson, daughter of the late Dr. Robinson, of New York city— honorary 
member of the New York Historical Society. She was tenderly reared, and carefully and 
accurately educated. She inherited a clear intellect and a love of art, which has been culti- 
vated; and from her mother, who was an amiable and highly accomplished lady ol French 
extraction, she inherits, and was tiained in tact and grace, which fit her for a sphere very 
different from her present surroundings; but as she is also highly practical, she makes the 
best of her fortune, and seems to enjoy and make herself quite indispens«ible as mistress of 
a farmer's household. 

Mr. Whiting has three living children : Emily Lilian, Clement Adelbert, and Herbert^ 
Lamont. The daughter, Lilian, has developed a strong love and considerable talent for 
literature; has already written much of prose and poetry, and is now connected with journal- 
ism in St. Louis. 

The boys are juniors working on the farm, and will probably follow their father in this 
occupation. 

Mr. Whiting having, what may be truly said, a well-balanced mind, and being perfectly 
temperate in all his habits — though not insisting on extremes — possesses vigorous health, 
and is generally judged many years younger. His foresight in all transactions, and wonder- 
ful memory, with perfect control, give him power in all proceedings. His strength lies in 
his clear understanding and forcible statement, as he never undertakes a question with ut 
understanding it. Hope is a prominent feature in Mr. Whiting's character, as in his philos- 
ophy he believes "all evils have their remedies," and for that remedy he actively seeks. In 
his simplicity of heart he bears no malice, and is willing to shake hands over any chasm. 

E. St. J. W. 

WILLIAMS JOHN E. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Rensselaer Co. N.Y. 
March 28, 1S36; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; own 121 acres land, value $7,260; has 
lived in this town twenty-two years; has held office of School Director and Pathmaster; also 
President Cheese Factory; is Deacon Baptist Church; married Miss Lucy M. Allen, Dec. S, 
i85i; she was born in White Pigeon, Mich; they have three children, boys, Allen E., Frank 
E , and Truman A. 

WILEY ANDREW, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib. 

WILSON E. M. Carpenter; Sec. 17; born Mass; Rep; Cong. 

WINSTEIN CHAS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 36; born Germany; Rep; Meth. 

WINSLOW GARDNER, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 5; born Penn; Dem; Bapt. 

WRIGHT S. H. Laborer for Colby, Sec. 14; born Ills; Rep; Lib. , 

"WERRINGTON DAVID, Laborer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib. 
7IERLEIN GEO. Laborer for Williams, Sec. 36; Germany; Rep; Luth. 



262 VOTKUS AND TAXl'AYEKS OK 

AKISPIE TOWNSHIP. 

^'rhe Town ofTiskilwa is in botli Arispie and Indiantown Townships, and some names may have accidentally crept 
in the wrong township. 

A DAMS JOHN, TiskilwaC, learning; Lib; born Miss. 

"^^ AGL'STENSON A. Sec. 35; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ssvedcn; prop. $2,500. 

ACKKKSOX LOKKXZO Ij. Farmer, Sec. 12; I'.O Princeton; born in Passaic Co. N,J. 
Jan. 1S37; bvcd in iliai stale eight years; lived in New York .State ten years; came to this 
slate and county in 1S5S, .inil has lived here eighten years; Rep; Christian Church; owns 
183 acres land, value $7,320; he married Miss Ordelia A. Foster, Nov. 27, 1855, she was 
born in Michigan and broughi up in .Syracuse, N.Y.; have two children, boys — Isaac Henry 
and Charlie Edwin; have lost four sons. 

ALBKKCirr CHRIS I'lAN, Sec. 27; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; born Illinois. 

.M.BKECHT DAXIEI,, Sec. 21; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; born 111. 

/VTjBRKCHT .JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bavaria, Germany, April 
3, 1S14; Dem; Mennonite; he owns 1,070 acres land, value $49,200; came to this country in 
1S43, and has lived in this county thirty-three years; he came here without a cent, and was 
$120 in debt; worked fur $10 per month the first year after he came, and he is now one of 
the largest land holders in the county; has held office of School Director; he married Mary 
Ackerman in March, 1846, she was from Bavaria, (lermany; have live children, three boys, 
two girls. 

ALBRECHT JOHX A, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. April 20, 
1849; Dem; Mennonite; value personal property $1,500; has lived in this county twenty- 
seven years; he rents his father's farm of 240 acres; married Miss Elizabeth Burky, Jan. to, 
1S73, she was from Tazewell Co. Ill; they have two children, one boy and one girl. 

ALBKECHT JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bavaria, Germany, 
March 19, 181S; came to this country in November, 1S37, and came to this county and state 
same year, and has lived here in this county thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers, 
only a few families here when he came; has held office of .School Director in this district; 
Dem; Mennonite; owns 420 acres land, value $i6,Soo; married Barbara Gingery, about the 
year 1841, she was born in Germany; ihey have four children, three boys and one girl; his 
son, Daniel, is married and farms and manages his father's farm of 420 acres. 

ALBRECHT JOSEPH \V. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Ana-Bapl; born Bureau Co. 111. 

ALBRECHT WILLIA.M, lives wilh his father. Sec. 21; Dem; Mennonite. 

ALDKICH I. W. lives with father. Sec. 23; Rep; Bapt; born Illinois. 

AIjDKICH VERKY, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Providence Co. R. I. Feb. 
7, 1S07; came to this county in 1S44; Rep; Lib; owns 300 acres land, value $30,000; lived 
in Rhode Island thirty-seven years, and has lived in this county thirty-two years — one of the 
early settlers; he has given much attention to fruit growing; his farm is linely improved, and 
is largely interested in raising fine blooded stock; he has held offices of Town Collector, 
Road Commissioner and Town Trustee; married Ruth S. Mowry, Nov. 8, 1827, she wa-. born 
in Providence Co. R. I.; have (ive children, three sons and two daughters; lost five children. 

.\LLEN B. F. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N.V. 

ANDERSON CHARLES, Tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

.\N'DER.SON S. VV. Sec. 3; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

.\TlvlNSON GEO. Sec. 20; laborer, works for Greenman; Lib; Lib; born England. 

r).A.K.ER D. H. Sec. 8; tenant farmer; Rep; Melh; born N.'V. 

'-^ BARTON M. Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; Meth; born Mo. 

BASOR J. C. Tiskilwa; telegraph repairer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

BEIINEL PETER Sec. 12; laborer; bom Germany. 

BF.X.SOR A. Sec. 35; laborer; Dem; Luth; born .Sweden. 

BEXSON ALANSOX, Farmer. .Sec. 2ir P.O. Tiskilwa. born in Worcester Co. Mass. Feb. 
27, 1823; came to this county in 1839; Rep; Bapt; owns 1,000 acres land, value $50,000; he 
lived in Mass. fifteen years and one year in Ohio; has lived in this county thirty-.seven years, 
and is one of the earliest settlers, only four houses here on this prairie then; has held offices 
of Supervisor, Town Collector and Road Commissioner; married Miss Sarah A. Loop, Feb. 
27, 185 1, she was fmm St. Lawrence Co. N.Y.; they have three children, daughters, their 
only son, Alanson Benson Jr. died March 9, 1876. 



BUREAU COUNTY: ARISPIE TOWNSHIP. , 263 

BENSON EIiIAS T, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Tiskilvva; born in Douglass, Worcester Co. 
Mass. Dec. l8, 1825; came to this county in May, 1838; Rep; Bapl; owns 520 acres land, 
value $26,400; he has lived in thi? county thirty-nine years in May, 1877, and is one of the 
earliest settlers, not over 100 acres broke here on the prairie when he came, only six or seven 
families here at that time; has held ofHce of Road-master; married Miss Mary Leach, March 
7, 1861, she was born in Luzerne Co. Perm; have six children, four girls and two lioys. 

BENSON RHODA, Widow, Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; Spiritualist; born Ohio. 

BLAKE A. B. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born 111. , 

BLACK A. L. Sec. 17; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Mo. 

BLAKE JOHN F. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born Mass. 

BLANCHARD H. Laborer for Loraax; Rep; Lib; born Penn. 

BliANCHARD JOHN S. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tisldlwa; born in Tioga Co. Penn, in 
1845; was brought up in that state; was in the army three years — army Potomac; was in 
number severe battles; was wounded several times. He holds office of School Director; 
Rep; Lib; married Mrs. Bathsheba D. Drake, formerly Bathsheba Thomas; she married J. 
P. Drake in 1852; he died 1862; she married her present husband Oct. 8, 1874; she was 
born Salem Co. N. J. and has four children, three sons and one daughter; owns 100 acres 
land, value $4,000. 

BODINE NELSON, Sec. 11; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 

BOLTON THOS. Sec. 22; farmer; tenant; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

BOOHER JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Princeton; born in East Tennessee, March i, 
1814; he came to this county in Spring 1835; only several cabins near here when he came; 
his uncle, Joseph Beeler, and Wm. Hart, were here on the river bottom; this was Putnam 
County svhen he came; Bureau County was not organized; he has traveled around extensively 
South, West and North; Dem; Luth; owns 550 acres land, value $22,000; and 320 acres 
land in Texas. 

BOROP CHARLES, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Luth. 

BOROP EDWARD, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Luth. 

BOROr* NIIiES, Farmer, .Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Copenhagen, Denmark, 
April II, i8ll^ came to this country in 1832; lived in Mass. two or three years, and came to 
this county in 1841, and has lived here 35 years; one of early settlers; only one man lived 
near him then; has held office of School Director and Path-master; owns 212 acres land, 
valued at $9,540; Rep, Luth; married Elizabeth Mann in April, 1842; she was from New 
York State; they have three children, two sons and one daughter. 

BOSSEN E. Tiskilwa: mason; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

BRANSON J. Sec. 24; laborer for Long; Rep; Lib; born Indiana. 

BROWN FRANIi T. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. March 21, 
1847; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres, value $7,200; has lived in this county 29 years; has held 
office of School Director; was in the army, in 42d I. V. I. in Western Army, under Gen. 
Thomas; he married Miss Phoebe L. Barber, Oct. 22, 1867; she was from Tompkins Co. 
New York; they have three children, Walter, Bennie and Grace. 

BRUCE JOHN G. Tiskilwa; works at depot; Rep; Meth;. born Ohio. 

BRYANT DANIEL, Tiskilwa; wagon-maktr; Dem; Lib; born Mass. 

BURTON WM. Sec. 2l; laborer Benson; Rep; born Ohio. 

BUSBEE ASA, Farmer; Dem; Lib; born New York. 

BUTLER DAVID, Sec. 4; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Penn. 

r^HENOWITH DAVID, Sec. 30; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Illinois. 

^ CHENOWITH WM. Sec. 30; farmer; Dem; Bapt; prop. $2,000. 

CAHILLi JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 
1847; Dem; Cath; owns house, 40 acres land, value $1,200; lived in Ireland 18 years, and 
came to this country in 1865, and has lived in this state and county 11 years; has held office 
of Road-master two years; married Hannah Madden, April 11, 1S71; she was born in this 
town and county; they have two children, Edward and James. 

CLARK MAJOR ATHERTON, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in 
Bureau Co. Sept. 22, 1839; I^^P; Pres. preferred; own 480 acres land, value $16,000; was in 
the army between four and five years, in the gth I. V. C; enlisted as private and was pro- 
moted to major; was wounded at Battle Tupelo, Miss; he was elected Sheriff of Bureau Co. 
in 1868. he is Clerk Board School Directors; married Miss Jerusha B. Whitmarsh, Dec. 13, 
1865; she was born in Cold Spring, N. Y. July 3, 1840; has three children, one boy and two 
girls — Hubert A., Lora Harriet, and Perma N. 



264 VOTEKS ANU TAXPAYKKS OF 

CLOUGH JOHN L. Sec. 6; farmer; Dem; Lib; born New Hampshire. 

COLE C. \V. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Melh; born III. 

COULSON CHARLES, .Sec. l; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 

CRAl'.B HENRY, Sec. 17; laborer; Rep; iiapt. 

CKAXDALL JOHN H. Farmer, .Sec. 16; T.O. Tiskilwa; born in Providence, R. Island, 
(Id. 5, 1S35, and came to this county in 1S36; he ha; lived in this town, county and state 
forty years; one of early settlers; only one family within several miles at that time; has held 
office School Director; Uem; Lib; owns 81 acres land, value $4,860; married Miss Julia 
liowman, .Sept. 6, 1S64; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ind. June iS, 1845; they have two 
children — Henry J. and Frank Ernest. 

CULP ELLIS, Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born (;ermany. 

GULP L. Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

■p\.\I.KV JOHN, Farmer; Dem; Lib. 

■^ DECKER \V. H. Sec. 22; tenant farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

DEL.\M A. Sec. 35; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in .Sweden. 

DE.MOT GILES, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born New ^'ork. ' 

DEMOT JULIUS, Laborer; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

DILLON C. Laborer; Dem; Caih; born Ireland. 

DRAKE JOHN O. Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 

DRISTA OLIF, Sec. 35; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

DKISTA SWAN, Sec. 35; laborer for Nye; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

■pLLlS J. A. Tiskilwa; teaming; Lib. 

ERECKSON NELSOM, Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; property, $20,000. 

EKDAHL JOHJf, Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, Sept. 9, 1S36, and 
came to this country in 1S65, and came to this state and county the "same year; h.as lived 
here eleven years; Rep; Luth; owns farm 40 acres, value $1,500; married Caroline Oleson 
Sept. 4, 1865; she was born in Sweden; they have five children — one son, four daughters, 

EltKCKSON PAUL, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, Dec. 17, 1834; 
lived there twenty-one years; came to this country 1S56; came to this state same year; has 
lived in this Co, nineteen years; Rep; Luth; he owns 4S0 acres land, value $ig,20o; he 
married Miss Ellen Pierson, Jan. 24, 1863; she was born in Sweden, Sept. 27, 1S45; they 
have four children — three sons, and one daughter; father and mother live with them. 

"PERRELL HENRY, Tiskilwa; jeweler; Dem; Bapt; born 111. 

■'• FOSDECK A, laborer; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

FOKBECK HENKY, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Mechlenburg, 

Germany, Jan, ly. 1822; came 10 this country in 1857; lived at Harlem, near Chicago, 

eighteen monihs; has lived in this county seventeen years; he was elected school director; 

he is also elder Lutheran Church, Princeton; Dem; Luth; owns 240 acres land, value $g,6oo; 

married Louisa Cathrina Fink, Sept. 15, 1857; she was fron Mechlenburg, Germany; they 

have three children — two boys and one girl. 
FOSBLCK H. Sec. 13; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
FOX H. Jr. Sec. 13; renter; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

FRAYEER RUGENF A. Tiskilwa; clerk O. W. Battey; Rep; Meth; born Iowa. 
FR.\Y1.ER B.\RNEY, Farmer; renter; Dem; bom France. 
FR.VYLKR JOSEPH, Farmer; renter; Dem; born France. 
I'R.VSIER J.\MES, Tiskilwa; butcher; Rep; Lib; born Scotland. 
FRITCHEY A. Sec. iS; P.O. Tiskilwa; lives with his father; Rep. 
FKITCHEY MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. iS; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, 

Juiii 15, 1S16; lie lived in Ohio and Indiana twenty-two years, and came to this county and 

state in 1838. and has lived here thirty-eight years, and is one of the earliest settlers; he lives 
» in the first frame house built in the Bottom; Rep; Lib; he owns 75 acres land, value $4,500; 

married Miss Elizabeth Dunn, Jan. 24, 1844, she was from Ohio; they have three children, 

have lost one. 
FUMD.\LL SW.\N, Sec. 16; farmer, tenant; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
FU I'TERS FRANK, Sec. 22; laborer for Milling; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 



BUREAU COUNTY : AEISPIE TOWNSHIP. 265 

/^EENTERT CHARLES, Farmer, lives with his father; Dem; Luth; born 111. 

^^ GIBBONS WILLIAM, Tiskilwa; harness maker; Dem; Bapt; born Fenn. 

GANAHL FRANK, Farmer, Sec. ii; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Austria, Jan. 21, 
1821; came to this country in 1854, lived in Indiana and Michigan, went to Colorado during 
the gold excitement; came to this county in 1861, and has lived here fifteen years; has held 
office of Pathmaster; Dem; Cath; he owns 267 acres land, value $12,000; married Miss Myte- 
line M. Wallace, Jan. 21, 1864, she was born in Arispie, Bureau Co. 111. Oct. 3, 1843; have 
two children, one boy and one girl; have lost two sons. 

GARDNER JAMES M. Merchant, Tiskilwa; born in Stark Co. 111. May i, 1849; he 
lived there about sixteen years, and came to this county in 1865, and has lived here eleven 
years; he is of the firm of Gardner & Albrecht, established in 1872; they are engaged in the 
Dry Goods, Clothing and Grocery trade, carrying a large stock of goods, and doing a large 
business; he has held office of Town Collector for two years, also member of Board of Town 
Trustees; Dem; Bapt; owns farm of 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Clara P. Benson, 
June 15, 1876; she is daughter of Alanson Benson, and was born in Town of Arispie, Bureau 
Co. 111. 

GEENTBRT GEORG-E, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Baden, Germany, 
June 5, 1S27, came to this county in 1859; Dem; Luth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; 
he came to this country, April, 1855, lived in Chicago three years, worked at the carpenter 
trade; has lived in this county seventeen years; he married Belbena Brederlin, Jan, 1, 1855; 
she was from Baden, Germany; they have two children, Charles and George; they have lost 
one daughter. 

GILDERMASPER FRED. .Sec. 23; Jarmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

GINGERY DANIEL, Farmer! Sec. 28; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1825, 
and came to this county in 1843; Rep; Mennonite; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; came 
to U. S. in 1S26, and to this .state in 1831; lived in Woodford Co. twelVe years, and in Taze- 
well Co. eight years; has held office of .School Director; married Catherine Guasler, April 3, 
1857; .she was from Baden, Germany; they have eight children, four boys and four girls. 

GINERY DANIEL, Farmer; Ind; Lib; born III. 

GINGERY JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Mennonite. 

GLOTHORN JOHN, Tiskilwa; saloon; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

GLATH.AIR JOHN, Sec 34; renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

GOOD.VLAN D. Sec. 19; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; val. prop. $2,000. 

GREEN MAN A. Sec. 20; farmer; Lib; Lib; born Ind; val. prop. $5,000. 

GKEENM.AN M. Sec. 20; Tiskilwa; physician; Dem; Lib; born New York. 

GROSS M. .Sec. 34; renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

GYGER J. C. Tiskilwa; barber; Dem; Meth; born Switzerland. 

LJAINES A. Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born III. 

'^ -* HAINESJ. Sec."25; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

HAINES S. Sec. 25; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111. > 

HANNEGAN M. Laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

HANSON PETER, Laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

HANSON R. Tiskilwa; teamster; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

HARRINGTON GEORGE B. Prof. Teacher, Tiskilwa; born in Orange Co. Vt. 
Jan. 31, 18441 he lived there about twenty-four years, and prepared himself in the Vermont 
Normal School for his profession of teaching; came to this state 1868; was Principal of the 
Union Graded School at Annawan, Henry Co. five years; he was induced to come to Tiskilwa, 
and held the same position about two years, and was obliged to resign on account of his 
health; he holds certificate from the Department of Public Instruction, which is of perpetual 
validity throughout the state; Rep; Cong; value property $1,000; married Miss Emma V. 
Carpenter, of Orange Co. Vt. July 27, l86g; have one child, little girl, Grace V. Harrington. 

HARRINGTON HESTER Mrs widow; Liberal. 

HARRIS EDWD. H. Hardware DIr. Tiskilwa; born in Somersetshire, England, Feb. 
II, 1845; he lived in England eight years and came to U. S. in 1S53; came to this county 
and state same year and has lived here twenty-three years; he is one of the firm of H. D. 
Gibbs & Co. engaged in Hardware Business, Stoves and House Furnishing Goods, the only 
hardware house in the town and doing large business; they carry large stock of $5,000 to 
$6,000; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Maggie Miller Jan. iS, 1876; she was born in Bureau 
Co. 111. 

HASKELL CHARLES, Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born 111. 



266 VOTEKS AND lAXPAYEKS OJ? 

HASKELL DEXTER, Sec. 25; fanner, leiiaiit; Rep; Meth; born R. Island. 

HASKELL JOSEPH, Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Rep; Melti; horn 111. 

HANK S. Sec. 4; laliorer, tenant; Uem; Lib; born I'a. 

HEDRICH JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; born In Bureau Co. April 21, 
1847, and lias lived here in this tiwn and county twenty-nine years; was in business. Dry 
Goods and Grocrie-, in Tiskilwa for five years with his father, who came here in 1839; Dem; 
Lib; owns 320 acre-; land, value $16,000; married .Miss Barbara Eck Dec. 24. 1868; she was 
born in Peru in this state Sept. 21, 1850; have two children. Mary and Eva. 

HEDRICK MARGARET Mr.s. Lib; born New York. 

HEPPERLV E. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 

HESS FRED, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Cath; horn N.Y. 

HIGH J. D. Tiskilwa; harness maker; Dem; Meth; born Pa. 

HICKEV JOHN, Sec. 26; laborer; Rep; Luth. 

HOLBROOK ELIZABETH, widow,Sec. 6; Bapi; born East Teiin.; came to this county 1833. 

HOLBROOK JAMES H. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town and county. 
October I, 1S52; he has lived here twenty-four years; his f.ither and mother came to this 
state in 1827, and to this county ia 1833; were earliest settlers; his father, .\lexarider Hol- 
brook, died in 1872; his mother is stdl living on the home pi ice. has lived in this county 
forty-three years; Dem; Lib; he owns with his mother 336 acres land, value $20,160; he mar- 
mied Miss Mellie Cook Jan 17, 1876; she was born in Vermillion Co. 111. 

HOLLAND J. Sec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

HOLMES B. Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Lib; born R. I.sland. 

HOLMES CHARLES B. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Bapt. pref.; born Mass. 

HOLMES C. R. TisWlwa; no business; Rep; Univer; born N.H. 

HOLMES JAMES, laborer for Benson; Dem; born R. Island. 

HOLMES SANFORD, laborer for Benson; Dem; born R. Island. 

IIOL r G. p. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

HOWARD E. Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 

HOSLETON G. V. Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 

HULL T. L. Tiskilwa; painter; Rep; Univ. pref; born Iowa. 

T MHOFF DANIEL, farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

■*■ IRISH THOM.\S, Tiskilwa; cooper; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

lODEK DAiSTIEL, Farmer, SiC. 32; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town .and county Dec. I, 
1838; D-'m; Mennonite; owns 306 acres land, value $17,320; he has lived in this county 
thirty-eight years, except the year, 1S6S; he went to Europe and visited Bavaria, Hesse 
Cassel, Wurtemberg and France; he is one of the earliest native-born settlers; his father and 
mother were am >ng the earliest settlers of this town, came here Oct. 1837; has been Path- 
master this district; his mother is still living in this town; has two brothers and one sister. 

lODER WM. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O., Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. June 11, 184S; he has 
lived in this county twenty-eight years; has held office Path-master; his father and mother were 
early settlers this town and county; Dem; Mennonite; he owns 266 acres land, $14,370; he 
married Miss Fanny Stauffer March 4, 1874; she was liorn in Alsace, Germany; they have 
two children, boys. Aimer J. and Julius. 

JACKSON S. Sec. 2g; laborer Benson; Dem; Cath; born Michigan. 
JEPSON C. brickmaker; tenant; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
JOHNSON C. laborer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

JOHNSON CHRIS. Sec. I; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
JOHNSON C. A. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born N. Y. 
JOHNSON E. S. Tiskilwa; salesman; Rep; Epis; born Pa. 
JOHNSON LEWIS, laborer, works for Greenman; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
JOYCE W. T. Sec. l; labner; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 

TT'ANE JOHN. Sec 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; D.-m; Lib; born Ohio. 

••^ KAUFMAN JOSEPH, Sec. 29; PO. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

KEEPER HERM.'V.N, Sec. 33; farmer, tenant; Dera; Cath; born Germany. 



BUREAU COUNTY: AEISPIE TOWNSHIP. 267 

KERICLAND S. Sec. 28; laborer for loder; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

KELLOGG G. C. Tiskilwa; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Ills. 

KIDD GEORGE, Sec. 17; miller; Ind; Lib; born England. 

KIRK LAND S. Sec. 14; tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

KNIEL WILLIAM, Sec. 31; laborer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

KINNEY R. E. Sec. 17; farmer, tenant; Rep; Epis; born N. Y. 

KIRKP.ATRICK WILLIAM, M.D. Tiskilwa; physician; Rep; .Meth; borh Ohio. 

KITTERMAiS" MICHAEL,, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Franklin county, 
Virginia, year 1800; he came to this state and county in 1828, but settled here in 1S30; he 
is the oldest resident settler in Bureau Countv\ has lived here forty-six years' only two 
families in Searle's settlement when became; nothing but Indians here then; it required five 
or six days to go to mill, to Fox River, sixteen days to go to Chicago and get load lumber, 
and about a month to drive his hogs to Chicago and get home; Dem Lib; owns 700 acres 
land, value S30 000; married Miss Lydia Clark, Aug. 18, 1826; she was born in Nelson Co. 
Kentucky, Sept. 15, iBlo; have ten children, six sons and four daughters; have lost three, 

KNOX ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Alleghany County, 
'Virj^inia, April 10, 1812; lived in that state sixteen years, also lived in Ohio and Indiana; 
came to this county in 1843. and has lived here thirty-three years; has held office Highway 
Commissioner, and has been School Director about twenty-five years; Rep; Lib; owns 400 
acres land, value $24,000; married Miss Elizabeth Lomax m 1841; she was born in N. 
Carolina, and was brought up in Ohio; they have three children, daughters, lost two sons. 

T ANKTREE GEORGE M. Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa: farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland. 

^ LANKTREE JOSEPH, Sec. 26; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland. 

LAWSON PETER, Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

LEE B. D. Sec 11; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; val. prop. $8,000. 

LEE JOHN T. laborer for Lomax; Rep; Lib; born Ills. 

LINDBLAD O. Sec. i; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

LITTLE WILLIAM, farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 

LOMAX ABEL, M llinr Business, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton County, Ohio, 
March 12, 1815; he lived in that state thirty-one years, and came to this county in 1846, and 
has lived here thirty years; he is engaged in the milling and lumber manufacturing business; 
owns 150 acr=s land, value $7,500; he married Miss Sarah Radcliffe, Oct. 1st, 1857; she was 
born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1S25; they have two children, Henry R. and Eliza. 

LiONGr JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; boin Monongalia Ca. Virginia, July 15, 
1830; lived in that state six years, came to this state and county Spring of 1836, and has 
lived here over forty years; is one of the few earliest settlers; this was Putnam Co. at that 
time; has held office Road Commissioner for nine years, also School Director a number of 
years; Dem; Christian; owns 300 acres land, val. $12,000; married Miss Christena Anderson, 
Dec. 28, 1850; she was born Monongalia Co. Virginia, and came to this county in 1850; has 
seven children, five sons and two daughters; lost three daughters. 

LONG JOHN J. Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Christian; born Ills. 

LONG NOAH, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Virginia. Nov. 2, 1819; 
came to this county April 28, 1836; Dem; Bapt; owns t8o acres land, value $7,200; lived in 
Virginia eight years and in Ohio nine years, and has lived in this county over forty years, 
and is one of the few earliest settlers now living in this town; only several houses anywhere 
around here when he came; has held office of Road Commissioner two terms, and has held 
office of School Director 26 years out of 30; married Ruth Ann Thompson, here in this 
town, Sept. 26, 1844; she was from Ohio; they have nine children, two boys and seven girls; 
lost one. 

LONG ROBERT, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born West Va. 

LUNDIN C. F. Tiskilwa; shoemaker; born Sweden. 

LYONS FRANK, Tiskilwa; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 

LYTLE A. P. Dr. Tiskilwa; physician. 

TV/TcCARTHY JO HM, Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
-'■*-'■ McFEELY JAMES, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Indiana. 
McMAHON PAT. Sec. 5; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; prop. $5,000. 
McVEY WM. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born 111. 



268 VOTKKS AND lAXPAYEKS OV 

McMANIS GEO. G. Milliiv^, Hlacksmithinp; and Bridge-Building, Sec. 12; l>.0. I'rince- 
ton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Oct. 28, 1831; lived there about 12 years; came to this town, 
county and state in 1S43, and has lived here 33 years; was among the early settlers; he is 
engaged in Milling, Blacksmithing and Bridge-Building; has held olVice of School Director 
and Path-master; kep; Christian; value of mill property and land S4.000; married Miss 
Martha M. James, Oct. 20, 1859; she was from Urbana, Ohio; they have two children — 
boys— Clark and William. 

McMANIS WM. Major, Farmer, .'^cc I; P.O. Princeton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio. Oct. 
28, 1833; lived there 10 years, then came to this town, county and state in 1843, and has 
lived here 33 years; is one of the early settlers; he was in the army between four and five 
years, enlisted as private in 9th Ills. Cavalry, and earned his promotion to Major; he was 
elected Treasurer of Piureau Ci. in 1S67; Rep; Christian; he nwns 420 acres of land, value 
$17,000; married Miss Ellen Vandervort, June 12, 1S62; .she was born in Clintim (.'o. Ohio, 
in 1S40; has three children, .\nnetle. Jessie, and George KadelifTe. 

M.\RTIN A. Sec. 23; farmer; tenant; Rep; Pres; born ScoiUnd. 

MARTIN EDWAKD, Farmer, Sec. 23: P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Ayrshire, Scotland, 
March 14, 1830; he came to this county in 185S; Rep; Pres; value per.sonal pnip. S1.009; 
he came to U. S. in 1853; lived in Chicago four years; workeil for P.W. Cate-, & Co; has lived 
in this county 18 years; rents farm of 160 acres of G. V. Thomas; married .Miss Jane 
Fritcher, Sept, 14, 1859; she was from N. Y. State; have three children, boys. 

MEEHAN JNO. H. Tiskilwa; telegraph operator; Oem; Cath; born New Vork. 

MEHLIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Baden, Germany, March 28, 
1S35; came to this country 1854, and to this state and county in 1855, and has lived here 21 
years; he rents farm of John /Vlbrecht, 160 acres; Dem; Luth; value per.sonal property 
S2,ooo; he married Miss -M. Rauh, in March, 1S58; she was born in Bavaria. Germany; 
they have five children, three boys and two girls; lost one son. 

MIDDLETON" HIKAM, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; born Union Co. Ohio, 
June 25, 1S41. and lived in that state 17 years; came to this town, county and state, 1861, 
and has lived here 15 years; was in the army, in Co. I, 12th Ills. Infantry; was slightly 
wounded at Battle Pittsburg Landing; was with Sherman in march to the sea; has held 
ofiice of School Director and Path-master; Dem; Meth; own 80 acres land, value $3,000; 
married Catharine R. .Saurs. Aug. 16. 1855; she was born in this county; has two children, 
one boy and one girl. 

MILLER SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Washington Co. Pcnn. June 6, 
1831; lived there about 20 years; came to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here 
25 years; has held office of Supervisor in Wheatland Township two years, also Path-master. 
Rep; .Meth. preferred; own 300 acres land, value $15,000; married Miss Christena Brown, 
July 4, 1859; she was from West Virginia; they have four children, one son and three daugh- 
ters; have lost one daughter. 

MILLING O. Sec. 22; farmer; Dem; Epis; born Ireland. 

MILLING WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town and county Oct. 
13, 1848; Dem; Epis; has iSo .acres land, value $9,000; he has lived in this town and county 29 
years in Oct; his father and mother are living; they came here in 1836, and have lived here 
40 years; it was all wild prairie at that time, and only two or three houses anywhere near 
here; he has lost two sisters and one brother. 

MILLS CHARLES, Painter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

MILLS JOHN R. Retired; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 

MINTEER ISAAC A, Bridge Builder, Sec. iS; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Armstrong Co. 
Penn. May 16, 1S36; lived in that state i3 years; lived in Chicago and Ivnox Co. this state; 
came to this town and county 1858, and has lived here 18 years; has held office of School 
Director four years; Rep; Lib; owns 40 acres land and house and lot in town, value $3,000; 
married Miss Catharine Thomas, Sept. 18, 1862; she was born in Jasper Co. Ills; has four 
children, three girls and one boy ; lost one daughter. 

MONROE JAMES, Sec. 17; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Virginia. 

MONRAL E. Sec. 21; laborer for Tebow; Rep; Lib. 

MOREY JAMES M. Sec. 12; mechanic; tenant; Dem; Meth; born Rhode Isli.nd. 

MORRIS H. O. Sec. 30; farmer, tenant; Rep; Cong; born New Vork. 

MORRIS N. F. Sec. 30; farmer, tenant; Rep; Bapt; born New Vork. 

MOTT J. Sec. 17; laborer; Dem; Bapt. pref; born Ohio. 

'XTEFF G. W. Sec. S; cooper; Rep; Lib; born Virginia. 

NEFF J. S. Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Virginia. 
NELSON ANDREW, Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 



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NELSON PAUL, Sec. l; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

NELSON PAUL, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, Aug. 22, 1824, and came 
to this country in 1852; came to this town, county and state the same year, and has lived 
here twenty-four years; has held office of School Director for six years; Rep; Luth; owns 217 
acres land, value $8,680; married Miss Anna Nelson, in April, 1853; she was born in 
Sweden; have four children; two boys and two girls. 

NELSON PETER, Sec. 28; laborer for loder; Luth; born Sweden.- 

NYE FRANK, Sec. 35; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

NENOSTROM JOHN, Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

NYE JULIUS, Dr.Physician, Sec 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Madison Co. N.Y. Sept. 2g, 
1818; lived in that state forty years; studied medicine and graduated in the Medical Depart- 
ment, N.Y. University; came to this county in 1S58, and has practiced his profession heie 
eight years; has held office of Highway Commissioner; Rep; Lib; owns 355 acres land, value 
$14,200; married Miss Frances J. Freeman, Oct. 15, 1845; she was born in Saratoga Co. N.Y.; 
they have four children, three sons and one daughter. 

O'BRIEN JAMES, Tiskilwa; works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
OCKLAND JOHN, Laborer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 
OBERMEIBE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. l6; P O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. Nov. 18, 
1854; he has lived in this county twenty-two years; lived about four miles north of Princeton 
about seven years; has loi acres land, value $5,050; Dem; Luth; his father and mother are 
early settlers in this county; he has two brothers and four sisters living in this county. 
OLSEN N. Laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 
OSBORNE JAMES, Sec. 35; laborer; Rep. 

"p.ARCHER H. Sec. 23; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

■'■ PEARSON M. Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Luth. 

PARISH HOMER R. Farmer; Sec. l7;P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Ontario Co. N.Y. March 
26, 18 16, and came to this county in 1843; Rep; Meth; owns 100 acres land, value $2,500; 
personal property $1,000; he has lived in this state thirty-eight years, and in this county 
thirty-three years; he was in Alton, III. and saw Elisha P. Lovejoy assassinated; he was the 
first class-leader in the M. E. Church at Tiskilwa; he was in the army during the war, in the 
j7th Reg. 111. Vol. and honorably discharged; his mother is eighty-eight years old, and now 
living in Ohio; married .Sarah B. Edwards, Oct. 26, 1848; she was born in Knox Co. Ohio; 
she has one son. 

PEARSON N. Sec. 16; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

PEARSON P. Sec. i; P O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

PEIFPER ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born in Hesse-Cassel, 
Germany, July 4, 1833; he came to U. S. in 1846, and has lived in this county thirty years, 
except three years spent in Germany, and eight years in California and Arizona; was in Co. 
A, 1st Arizona Regt. in the Indian war; he was in the army, in 7th Ills. Cavalry, Co. C; was 
one of Gen. Palmer's body guard; his horse was killed under him at the battle of Stone 
River; married Mrs. Catharine Peiffer, formerly Miss Catharine Saurs, Oct. 3d, 1874; she 
was born in Prussia, April 2, 1832; she owns 300 acres land, value $12,000; also owns life 
estate in i5o acres land. 

PEMBROOK C. Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Meth. 

PERRILL HICKSON.lLiborer for Sheldon; Rep; Meth; born Kentucky. 

PERRY ELLEN Mrs. widow; Cath; born Ireland. 

PHILLIPS JAMES E. Tiskilwa; harness maker; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 

PIERSON MARTIN, Sec. 5; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

PERSON PETER, Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, March 21, 1821, 
lived there forty-four years; was Miller and Farmer; came to this country in 1865, and has 
lived in this county and state eleven years; Rep; Luth; owns 217 acres land, value $8, 680; 
he married Miss Hannah Eschol, December 1847; she was born in Sweden, June 24, 1819; 
have five children, one daughter and four sons. 

QUIMBY JOHN P. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O Princeton; born Westchester Co. N.Y. May 
12, 1834, lived thirty-six miles from New York City, adjoining the farm of Horace Greeley, 
came to this state in 1855; lived in Nebraska one year and eight months in the first cabin 
twenty-five miles west of Omaha; only seven houses completed in Omaha at that time; came 
to this county in 1857. and has lived here nineteen years; was in the army, 139th 111. Reg. 
Western Army; Rep; Christian; owns 40 acres fruit farm, value $3,000; married Miss Julia E. 
Lee, Jan. 16, 1859, she was born Morgan Co. Ohio, June 2, 1841; have four children.William, 
Palmer, Clarence and Charlie. 



270 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

Ty ANUALl, S, Sl-c. 24; laljorer; Ind; Lib; born 111. 

UKADY G. "-ec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

RE.VDV JOHN', Tiskilwa; hack driver; Dem; C:ath; bom Ireland. 

KIIOXUS THOMAS, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

RiriEK DANIEL, Sec. 7; farmer; Dem; born Penn. 

If ITTKK JOHX W. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Franklin Co. Virginia, Sept. 
29. 1829; lived in that state four years, then lived in Champaign Co. Ohio, fourteen years, 
and in Indiana two or three years; came to this county in 1850; lived here eight years, then 
went to California and lived seven years; Dem; Lib; owns 140 acres land, value $7,000; 
married Miss Susan B. Frierniood in Champaign Co. Ohio, July 5. 1865; she was born in 
Clark Co. Ohio; they have four children, three girls and one boy. 

ROATS JOHN, basket-maker; Rep; Luth; born Pa. 

KOBERTSON JAMES H, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Knox Co. Ohio. 
July 9. 182S; came to this county, June 13, 1835; Rep; Pres. pref; owns 124 acres land, 
value $4, 960; he and his family came to this county at an early d.iy, and have lived here on 
the same farm over forly-one years; one of the earliest settlers; only two or three log huts in 
Tiskilwa at that time; he married Miss Sarah Wylie, Feb. 6, 1S61; she was born Fayette Co. 
Pa. Feb. 22, 1840; they have three children, two boys and one girl; have lost two boys. 

ROBERTSON JOHN, Sec. 17; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib. 

ROBERTSON JOSEPH A. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

RODINE PETER, Sec. 5; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 

ROWE ISAAC V. Tiskilwa; furniture; Rep; Bapt. 

RUSHER HENRY, laborer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

RVL.VND JAMES, painter; Dem; Lib; born Maryland. 

C AUER JOHN, farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ills. 

S.^WYER E. T. farmer and stock; Dem; Bapt; born Mass. 

SAUEK GEORGE H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; born in Prussia, Jan. 3, 1813, 
and came to this country in 1S36, and has lived here forty years; lived in Iowa three years; 
returned to this county and has lived here since; he has held office School Director and 
Path-master; Dem; Lib; owns 445 acres land, value $20,000; married Miss Mary King in 
Linn Co. Iowa, Nov. 2, 1842; she was born in Indiana, Sept. 30, 1826; they have three 
children, two daughters and one son. 

SAVAGE LEWIS, farmer. Rep; Bapt; born France. 

SCHUMACHER AGUS, Tiskilwa; saloon; Dem; Lib; born Germany. 

SEARLE L. T. Tiskilwa; lawyer; Rep; Epis; born Conn. 

SEYBELL ANTON, Sec. 23; laborer; Germany. 

SHAFFER C. Sec. 32; farmer, tenant; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

.SHAFFER F. Sec. 27; farmer, tenant; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

SHAFFER HENRY, Sec. 28; works for loder; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

SHEHAN DANIEL, laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

SHEIIAN PAT, Tiskilwa; section boss, R.R; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

SHELDON A. H. Sec. 31; farmer; Rep; born Ills. 

SHELDOX A. M. Farmer, Sec, 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Cumberland. Providence Co. 
R. Kland. March 28, 1812; came to this county in July, 1837; Rep; Quaker; owns 240 acres 
land, value $13,600; lived in R. Island twenty-four years, and has lived in this state 
and county thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; came same year of colony; has 
held offices of Road Commissioner and Town Trustee, and School Director; married Jane 

r "^-Brightman in 1835; she was from Fall River, Mass; has three children, two boys and one 
L;irl; lost one son. 

.SHICLDON HEXRY, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town, county and 
■itate, Sept. 22. 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 245 acres land, value $14,700; has lived in this 
coumy thirty-six years; one of the early native-born settlers; enlisted twice in army during 
the war, and was prevented from going in the field; has held otiice School Director; married 
Miss Ellen J. Harrison in Nov. 15, 1863; she was from Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. N. Y; has 
three children, Cora F., Charlie II. and Jennie. 

SHERMAN GEORGE, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Mass. 

SHERMAN M. A. Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

SIMMONS GEORGE, Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; Lib; bom Ills. 



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SLYGEi CHARLES, Tiskilwa; wagonmaUer; Dem; Lib. 

SLYGH CHAS. C. Carriage and Wagon Maker, Ti^^kilwa; born in Portsmouth, Virginia, 
Nov. 29, 1S32; lived in Virginia three years; came to Knox County, Ills, and lived there and 
in Peoria Co. about twelve years; came to this county in 1S65; Rep; Lib; was in the army, 
was musician in Regimental Band, 57th Ills. Reg; mustered out in 1862, enlisted as private 
in Co. A, 31st Reg. 111. Vols; was in battle Ft. Donelson, siege Savannah, battle Bentonville; 
was with Sherman march from Atlanta to sea, and then to Washington; has held office Town 
Trustee two years. 

SLYGH JOHN A. Blacksmith, Tiskilwa; bom in Knox County, Ills. May 25, 1837, and 
lived there fourteen years, lived in Peoria and Marshall Co. about eight years; came to this 
county in 1865, has lived here eleven years; was in the army, Co. H, 57th Reg. Ills. Infantry; 
was in battle Fort Donelson, Pittsburgh Landing, and Corinth; was honorably discharged; 
Rep; Epis; value prop. $2,000; married Miss Eliza A. Haskell, June 6, 1866; she was born 
in this county; they have three children, two boys and one girl. 

SMITH BROWN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ti-skilwa; born in Smithfield, R. I. June 18, 
1823; he lived in Rhode Island twenty-three years; come to this county in 1850, and has 
lived here twenty-six years; no settlement for four miles south when he came; he attended 
the first railroad meeting held in Bureau Co; Rep; Christian Church; owns 1,000 acres land, 
value $44,200; has held office of Road Commissioner, and has been School Director twelve 
or fourteen years; married Miss Phoebe A. Davis, Jan. 31, 1847, she was from Kenningly, 
Conn, and was born July 24, 1S23; have four children, three boys, one girl. 

SMITH CLINTON B. Sec. 20; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111. 

SMITH JOHN, Laborer; Rep; Luth;'born Denmark. 

SMITH LEWIS, Sec, 6; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

STAFER JOSEPH, Sec. 28; laborer; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany. 

ST ALTER JACOB, Sec. 34; renter; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany. 

STAPLES WILLIAM, Sec. 19; farmer; Dem; born England; prop. $2,500. 

STEVENS A. N. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

STEVENS C. M. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

STEVENS MARY J. Mrs. widow, Tiskilwa; Pres. 

STIMPSON N. A. Sec. 15; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; prop. $9,600. "^ 

STINSON W. H. Tiskilwa; shoemaker; Rep; Bapt; born Iowa. 

SUANZY H. J. Sec. 22; farmer; Dem; born 111. 

SULLIVAN D. Farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

SWEDE FRANK, Laborer for Greenman; Rep; born Sweden. 

SWANZY CATHARINE, widow; Epis. 

SWANZY H. M. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. March 12, 1850; he 
has lived in this county twenty-six years; his parents came here at an early day, and were 
among the earliest settlers; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss 
Mary Drake, in Feb. 1876, she was born and brought up in this county; they have one child,- 
boy. 

T~'EMPLETON JOHN S. Sec. i; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ohio. 
■*- THOMAS JOHN D. Sec. 16; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

TEBOW ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, Dec. II, 
1831; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; he lived 
in Ohio twenty-four years, and has lived in this town and county twenty years; he has held 
the office of Assessor of this town seven years; also holds office of Road Commissioner; has 
been School Director a number of years; married Miss Sarah A. Cravens, Dec. 27, 1S55, 
she was born in Kentucky and brought up in Ohio; they have six children, four boys and 
two girls. 

TEBOW URIAH, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, Jan. 2g, 
1835; he lived in Ohio twenty-o»ie years, and came to this county and state in 1856, and has 
lived here twenty years; has held office of Path-master; Rep; Bapt. pref; owns 198 acres 
land, value $10,000; he married Miss Lucretia A. McDowell. March 6, 1861, she was from 
Penn; they have four children, two boys and two girls. 

THOMAS MOSES, Sec. i^; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

THOMAS GILBERT V. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Salem Co. New Jer- 
sey. March 20, 1832; lived there about five years; came to this state in 1837; lived in Jasper 
Co. fifteen years; came to this county in 1852; has lived here twenty-four years; has held 
office of Road Commissioner for several terms, also School Director; Rep; Lib; owns 360 
acres land, value $21,600; married Miss Julia Ireland, .April 21, 1864, she was born in 
Bureau Co; they have four children, two boys and two girls. 



272 VOTEKS AND TAXPAYERS OP 

THOMFSON JUIIN, Sec. 35; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 

THOMPSON ORAN S. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Montgomery Co. N.Y. 
Oct. 21, 1832; came to this county in 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 155 acres land, value $7,750; 
he lived in New Vork State eighteen years; has lived in this state twenty-six years, except 
six years in Nebraska Ter; has held office of School Director; was in army, ist Nebraska 
Keg. Western Army; married Rebecca I!. Chenoweth, in 1855, she was born and brought up 
in this town; they have three children, Frank E., Ella and Mary. 

TOWNER C. W. Tiskilwa; hardware; Rep; Meth; born R. I. 

TUTTLE O. K. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Cong, pref; bom'N.Y. 



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NDERWOOD N.iSec. 25; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ky. 

UNDERWOOD WILLIAM, lives with father. Sec. 25; Rep; Lib. 



A/ERMILLION J. Sec. 17; lab; Dem; Bapt'. born Va. 
^ VENNUM SEELEY, Sec. 17; farmer; Rep; Meth; born I'enn. 
VENNUM H. Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
VENNUM V. Sec. 8; laborer; Dem; Lib; horn 111. 

\yAGNER F. Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; born Germany. 
** WAGNER GEORGE, Sec. 29; laborer.Benson; Rep; Prot. 

WARPUS J. Sec. 24; tenant; Dem; born Germany. 

WELCH J. H. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born Canada. 

WEST P. A. Saw mill; Rep; Lib; born Penn. 

WHITE WILLIAM A.Cooper; Lib; born Ohio. 

WRIGH A. Laborer; Rep; Lib; bom Mass. 

WRIGH JOSEPH, Laborer; Rep; born Mass. 

WILKIN'S JOHN L. Tiskilwa; physician; Rep; Epis; bom Ireland. 

WILKINSON. C. H. Tiskilwa; furni'ure dealer; Dem; Lib; born III. 

WILKINSON O. Tiskilwa; justice of the peace; Dem; Lib; born Penn. 

WOODFORD T. G. Tiskilwa; grocery: Dem; Lib; born Conn. 

WKIGHT ISAAC, F rmer and Carpenter, Tiskilwa; born in Brown Co. Ohio, Feb. 26, 
1839; was brought up in the same town with Gen. Grant; he came to this county March 24, 
1S50, and has lived here twenty-six years; was in the army, Co. H. 12th Reg. 111. Infantry; 
served one year ten days, was discharged; enlisted in 66th Reg. HI. Vol. in Co. G; served 
eighteen months and seven days; was slightly wounded in battle at Bald Hill, in front of 
Atlanta, the day Gen. McPherson was killed; Dem; Lib; married Mrs. Elizabeth S. Misner, 
formerly Miss Elizabeth S. Neff, Jan. 14, 1877; she was born in Shenandoah Co. Va. June 19, 
1S31. 

WRIGHT LEVI, Farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

WRIGHT NATHAN, Sec. 24; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

WRIGHT ROBT. Laborer; Rep: Meth; pref 

WROE J. W. Tiskilwa; mason; Lib; Meth. pref; born W.Va. 

WYLIE JOHN, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Penn, 

YARIUNGTOX JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13: P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Carroll Co. Ohio, 
.Vpril 29, 1S27, and came to this state and county in 1S54, and has lived here twenty-two 
years; he holds office of School Director and has been Path-master; Rep; Liberal; owns 120 
acres land, value $5,400; married Margaret Bennett, March, 1S50, she was born in Ohio; 
have three children, boys; lost two sons. 

YARRIXGTON ,S. Farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 



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ERLEIN GEORGE, Laborer; Dem; Cath. 

ZIERLEIN FRED. Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; born Illinois. 




Prof. GEO. B. HARRINGTON. 
Tiskilwa. 



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^ WYANET TOWNSHIP. 

A LDRICH CHAS. Sec. 27; P.O. Wyanet; Farmer; Rep; Meth; So acres, $4,000. 

■^^ ALDRICH C. E. P.O. Wyanet; Farmer, works with father; Rep. 

ALDRICH FENNER S. Farmer, Sees. 32, 33; P.O. Wyanet; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. 
in 1S24; came 10 Bureau Co. in 1S54; Rep; owns 18S acres, val. $9,400; married Miss Mar- 
tha Mowry of Steuben Co. N.Y. in 1S50; nine children. 

ALDRICH P. li. -Prop. Ellsworth House, Wyanet; Rep; his mother, the landlady, 
is widow of S. S. Aldrich of R. Island, who came to Bureau Co. 1855, died in 1857; two 
children; Mrs. A. owns no acres land, val. $4,500; Ellsworth House, opposite depot, pleas- 
ant, airy, clean rooms and beds, with a good table; we can recommend it. 

ALDRICH SULLIVAN", Farmer, Sees. 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28; P.'O. Wyanet; born R.I. 
183S; came to Bureau Co. 1854; Rep; 500 acres, val. $25,000; married Miss Margaret Mowry 
of 111. 1859; five children. 

ALDRICH E. Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Rep; wife, three children. 

ALLEN A. P., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works P. Allen's farm; Dem; born B. Co.; wife, one child. 

ALLEN P Sees. 3, 4; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of Mrs. W. Allen; Dem; came to B. Co. 1844. 

ALLEN NANCY Mrs. wid. of Wm. A.; Wyanet; born Ohio 1804; came to Bureau Co. 1844; 80 ac. 

ANSOlSr MONS, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Sweden, November 10, 1845; 
came to this country in l86g, came to this county in 1869; Rep; Luth; value personal 
prop. $1,500; married Ellen Nelson, March 1st, 1875; has one child, boy, Carl A. Anson, 
his parents are living in Sweden, also two brothers and two sisters; also has two sisters and 
one brother in this county. 

ANTHONY GEORGE, Farmer, Sees. 29, 33; P.O. Wyanet; born in N.J. in 1831; came 
to Bureau Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 300 acres, val. $15,000; wife was Miss Mary Ann 
Keiger of Penn.; eight children. 

ANTHONY JACOB, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis.; came to B. Co. 1850. 

ANDERSON A. P. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 150 ac. val. $7,500. 

ANDERSON N. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Luth; Sweden: came to B. Co. 1S68; wife, four chldn. 

ANDERSON F. N. Wyanet; boot and shoe merchant; Rep; Luth; Sweden; wife, four children. 

"D ALL DANL. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; wife, four children. 

^ BARR CHAS. A. Wyanet; painter; Rep; born 111. 

BARRY GRANVILLE, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born Kentucky; came to Bureau 

Co. in 1864; Rep; Bapt; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Miss Sally J. Bass of Mo.; one child. 
BARKER H. G. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Conn. 
BENETT THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ifeland; came to Bureau Co. 

in 1874; Dem; Cath; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Miss Bridget Collins of Ireland; two 

children. 
BENNETT E. P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; born Del; wife. 
BESSIRE A., P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born France. 
BLAINE JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 27, 34; P.O. Wyanet; Ireland 1825; came to Bureau Co. in 

\84o; Rep; Pres; 140 acres, val. $7,000; was private in Co, K, I. V. I., promoted to Capt., was 

inspector of brigade troops three and one-half years; married Miss Anna M. Barry of N.Y.; 
. four children. 
BLAKE JOHN, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; 120 acres, val. $6,000; ten children. 
BORLAND J. R. Wyanet; tin shop; Rep;wife, si.\ children. 
BOXMAN C. Wyanet; tailor; Rep; Luth; Germany; wife, five children. 
BRADLEY H. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, val. $S,ooo. 
BRADLY J. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep. 
BRADLEY J. Jr. Wyanet; farmer; Rep. 

BRAINARD D. C. Wyanet; grain speculator; Canada; wife, three children. 
BREED S. P. Sees. 25, 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born N.Y. 200 ac, val. $12,000. 
BROOKS E. H. Wyanet; grain speculator; Rep; born in Penn. in 1S24; owns 200 ac. val. $12,000. 
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276 VOTKRS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

BROWN CONSTAKCK, I'.O. Wyanel; ayt. I'oml Creek Station. C. K. I. & P. U.K.; Uep. 

ItKOWN J. k. lives in Chicago; merchant; Deiii. 

BRICK JOHN, Wyanel; laborer; Dem. 

BUKLIXCi .JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 34, 35; I'.O. Wyanet; born in England in 1S38; came 

to liureaii Co. in 1857; Dem; Meth; 93 acres, val. $3,000; was private in Co. C. g3d I. V. I. 

three years, was honorably discharged; married Miss .\llia Kidd of Kngland in 1866; four 

children. 
BL'RR (!. Sec. 12; I'.U, Princeluii; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn; 285 ac. val. $15,000. 
Bl'RR CIIAS. lives with father; farmer; I'.O. Princeton; Rep. 
UUKSOX Ij. a. Karmer, Sees. 34, 25; I'.O. I'rinceton; born I'enn. 1830; came to Bureau 

Co. in 1S37; Dem; owns i6o acres, val. S<J,ooo; was constable eight years; married Miss 

Oertrude Vanantwerp of III. 1S70; one child. 
BUSKING 1'. rents Mrs. Allen's farm. Sec. 11; I'.O. Wyanet; farmer. 
KL; r IS IIK\R\'. Sec. 31; I'.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; So ac. $4,000; wife, two children. 

/"■AIN J. Wyanel; laborer C. B. cS; <J. R.R.; IJem; Cath; wife, one child. ' 

^-' C.\KTER S. E, Secy; I'.O.Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Me; So ac. val. S4.000; wife, five childn. 
CAL'FK.\I.\N C. B. farmer with father; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 
C'AHALIO W3I. S. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; rents S. Sapp's farm; born Maryland 

in iSif); came to Biirenn Co. in 1S69; Dem; Meth; married Miss .Ann Read of Delaware; 

three children. 
CAUFF>IAX CYltUS H. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. 1836; came to 

Bureau Co. in 185S; iSo acres, val. $9,000; was 1st Sergeant Co. I. 93d I. V. I., wounded at 

battle Champion Hills; honorably discharged; married Miss Anna M. Jordon of Penn.; four 

children. 
CAUFFMAN HIRA.M, farmer with father; P.O. Princeton; Rep. 

CAUFFSIAN JOSIAH L. Sec. i; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; So.ic. val. $4,000; wife, fivechldn. 
C.VUFFMAN J. M. Sees. I, 12; P.O. Princton; farmer: Dem; born Penn.; came to B. Co. 1854. 
CEI.N JOHN, Wyanet; Dem; Cath; wife, one child. 
C'HAP3IAX E. A. Goldsmith and Jeweler, Wyanel; liorn in Ohio in 1S41; came to Bureau 

Co. in 1S74; Rep; Free Meth; value of prop. $2,000; served in 3d .Mich. Cavly. two years; 

was honorably discharged; wife was Miss Fidelia Clary of Sleuben Co. Ind.; four children 

living. 
CIIRISTTAN A. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem;Lnth; born Sweden. 120 ac. val. $6,000. 
CLARY P.'Vr. Wyanet; sec. foreman C. P.. & Q. R.K.; Dem; Cath. 
COLONA W. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
C'OLTOX C'YKUS, Farmer, Sees. 30, 13; P.O. Princeton; born in St. Lawrence, New 

York, 1814; came to Bureau Co. 1S35; Rep; Cong; 140 acres, val. $8,500; married Miss 

Fidelia 1.. Pilchard, Lewis Co. N.Y. r835; three children. 
CONGER C. Wyanel; laborer; Rep; Mclh; wife, ten children. 

COOPER D. C. works Bureau Co. farm, Sees. 23, 24, 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep. 
COLVIN B. Sec. 31; I'.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; So ac. val. $4,000; wife, two children. 
CORNISH II. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 

CORTRITE li. farmer with father, Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanel; Rep; wife, one child. 
CORTRITE C. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep. 
CO.\ D. Wyanel; laborer; Rep. 
(;1{A1G J.VMES, O.-C'-eneral Slock Merchant. P.O. Wyanel; born in N.Y. in 1832; came to 

Bureau Co. in i860; Rep; Cong; served as Police Magistrate two terms; is Justice of Peace 

and Notary Public now; taught school when a young man; wife was Miss Nellie Hays of 

Ohio; have had five children, two living. 
CRAWFORD JAMES, Wyanet; agent at cros.sing C. B. & Q.andC. R. I.&P. R.R; Rep; Meth. 
CR.VWFORD JOHN, Wyanel; baggageman C. B. & Q. R.R. Rep. 
CIJOISANXT PHIL.IPP, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; born Germany in 1807; came 

to Bureau Co. in 1846; Dem; I.ulh; 159 acres, val. $7,800; wife was Miss Catharine Casper, 

of Germany; six children. 
CROISANT S. Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanel; Farmer; liorn Germany; 60 acres. 
CROSS M. Wyanet; agent; Dem; -Meth; wife and four children. 
CROWNOVER J. Sec. 3 and 4; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; 425 acres, val. $20,000. 



BUREAU COUNTY: WYANET TOWNSHIP. 277 

l~\AVISON B. D. Sec. 6; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N. J. 1822; 160 acres. 
■^ DAY C. B. Sec. 16, S; P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; 282 acres, val. $15,000. 
D.^RT A, S. P.O. Wyanet; weigher Pond Creek. 
DAVIDSON ALBERT P. Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; born Penn. in 1854; came to 

Bureau Co. in 1857; Rep; owns Sy'/i acres, val. $5,000; wife was Miss Sarah Carter of 

Wyanet; one child. 
DANIELS ALLEN, I'Vrmer, Sec. 11; Tp. of Wyanet; P.O. Wyanet; born Otsego, N.Y. 

April 5, 1S07; came to this county in 1871; Dem; owns 520 acres of land. 
DAY J. W. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of C. B. Day; Rep; wife and one child. 
DEAN W. P. Wyanet; principal teacher High School. 
DODDT. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem; Cath. 
DOLL C. Wyanet; saloon; Dem; Luth; wife and one child. 
DOUGLASS GEO. W. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife and five children. 
DOYLE J. B. Wyanet; saloon; Dem; wife and two children. 
DUTRO D. Wyanet; grocery merchant; Rep; wife and four children. 
DYKE G. Seen; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; wife and one child. 
DYSINGER A. Wyanet; farmer with father; Dem. 

DVSINGER I. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; Meth; wife'and six children. 
DYSINGEB JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26, 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Penn. in i8i8; came 

to Bureau Co. in 1850; Dem; 293 acres, val. $14,500; served as School Director for several 

years; married Miss Harriet A. Dean, of Penn. 1843; one child. 
DYSINGER L. Wyanet; teacher; Dem; Meth; wife and one child. 

T^ARES J. .Sec. 27; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep; wife and one child. 

-'-^ ELY S. D. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep. 

EASTMAN GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Buda; born in New Hampshire in 1833: 

came to Bureau Co. in 1836; owns 240 acres land, val. $15,000; lives with his mother, Mrs. 

Cynthia Eastman, who was born in New Hampshire in 1804; came to Bureau Co. in 1836: 

is a bachelor. 
ENGEL J. Wyanet; expressman; Rep; wife and six children. 
EVERETT DAVID M. F. Farmer, Sec. i8; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ohio in 1824; came 

to Bureau Co. in 1S63; Rep; Lib; owns 117 acres, val. $5,500; wife was Miss Lucina Scovill 

of N. Y; three children. 
EVERETT FRANK. Wyanet; farmer with father; Rep. 
EWERS F. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born Ohio. 

Tj^IELD GEO. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Cong; married Miss Laura A. Bass; one child. 
FINK J. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; wife and one child. 

nSH C. B. Carpenter and Painter, VVyanet; born in Ohio, 1831; came to Bureau Co. 1866; 
Rep; has property valued at $1,000; was in the war; honorably discharged; wife and four 
children; wife was Mi.ss Mary R. Drury, of Huron Co. Ohio. 

FISHER M. Wyanet; telegraph operator; Rep. 

FISHER D. C. Wyanet; thrashing; Rep. 

FISHER ELLIS, Wyanet; grain merchant; Rep; Meth; born Ohio, 1825. 

FISK C. B. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 

FLEMMING JOHN, Barber, Wyanet; born in Germany, 1845; came to Bureau Co. in 
1S6C; Luth; owns house and lot val. $i,ooo; wife was Miss Josephine Fray, of Germany- 
one child. 

FLACK H. Wyanet; rents farm of S. Sapp; Dem; wife and two children. 

FOWLER J. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 

FRANKS H. Wyanet; farm laborer; works for Dr. Bird; Rep. 

FURGESON B. Wyanet; retired; Rep; Meth; wife and three children. 

/'~^/\RVlN J. Sec. 33; P.O. Wyanet; wor'is mother's farm; Rep; Meth. 

^-^ GARVIN J. W. Mrs. Sec. 33; P.O. VVyanet; Farmer; 20 acres, val. $1,000; five children. 

GASKILL W3I. A. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; born in R. I. 1852; came to Bureau 

Co. in 1853; Rep; works his father-in-law's farm (Mark Holroyd), 160 acres, value $8,000; 

wife was Miss .'Mice Holroyd, of Bureau Co. Ills; one child. 
GAULT THOMAS, Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 



278 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

GEKMAIN II. Sec. 15; TO. Wyanel; farmer; born Ills. 1841; Rep; Melh; 80 ac. val. $4000. 

GIIKRETT JACOB, Sec. 6; PO. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born I'enn; 80 acres, val, $4,000. 

GRIKKI.N GEO. A. \Vy.inel; laborer; Rep. 

GRIFFIN jolIX. Wyanet; laborer; Rep 

GOLOlXCi JODWAKO, Farmer, .Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; born in England in 1825; came 

to Bureau Co. in 1S54; Rep; Epis; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; wife was Miss Sarah 

Muggleton, of Cambridge, England; seven children. 
GOLDING E. W. Wyanet; farmer, works with father; Rep; Epis. 
GORDON J. 1!. Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Rep; born I'enn. 
GRUMER .MATHEW, Wyanet; wagonmaker; Dem; wife and four children. 
GREENA.MIRE A. Sees. 23, 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
GREENDYKE N. Sec. xi; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents A. Uanail's; Rep; wife and one child. 

TT AMERICK E. Wyanet; fanner, rents of father, W. H.; Dem; born III. 

■'^ II.\MEKICK F. Wyanel; farmer, works with father; Rep; .A.dv. 

HAGG & JOSEPHSON, Farmers, Sec. 34; P.O. Wyanel; born Sweden in 1824-26; 
came 10 Bureau Co. 1857-54; Reps; Lutherans; Mr. J. married Miss Hilda Carlson, of Swe 
den, 1856; three children; Mr. H. married Miss Mary Christena Carlson, of Sweden, 1857; 
one child. 

H.\LL JOHN L. Sees. 13, 18; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Mass; came to Bureau Co. 1847. 

H.\.MILTON PAT. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; 240 acres, val. $12,000. 

HAMILTON T. Wyanet; works for C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath; born IreUind; owns 72 ac. 

HAMKICIC HARRISON, Sec. 22; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Rep; Ohio; came to Bureau Co. 1840. 

ILVMERICK J. Sec. 15, 22; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Bapt; Ohio; 300 acres, val. $15,000. 

H.\Mr\ICK. J. Sec. 30; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 58I acres, val. $2,900. 

PLVMRICI-C JAMES Jr. Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father; Rep; Adv; wife, one child. 

HAMRICIC JOHN C. Sees. 14, 22; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; Fa; 170 acres, $10,500. 

H.'XMRICK. J. L., P.O. Wyanel; farmer, rents of father; Dem. 

H.V.MERICK L. C, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father, W. H.; Dem; born Illinois. 

H.\MRICK WILLIS, farmer, rents of Widow King; Dem; wife, seven children. 

H.A.NCOCI'C J. II. Wyanet; painter; Rep; Epis; born England; wife, no children. 

HAR TING C. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; Luth; wife, six children. 

H.\RTING F. Wyanel; carpenter; Dem; Luth; Germany; wife, one child. 

H.VYS CHAMBERS, Sees. 27, 26; P.O. Wyanel; farmer, lives with mother; Dem. 

H.WS CH.\S. R. Wyanel; farmer, works for mother; Dem. 

HAYS C. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000; married Miss L. Couch. 

HAYS J. A. Sec. 23; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife, three children. 

H.\YS R. Mrs. widow. Sees. 27, 25; P.O. Wyanet; 147 acres, val. S7.350; six children. 

H.\YS 1'. C. Wyanet; druggist; Dem; wife. Iwo children. 

HKKKIOTT I>AVI1> B. Farmer, Sec. 35: P.O. Tiskilwa; born Alleghany Co. Pa; 
April 14, 1S5S; came lo this Co. in Oct. 1864; has resided in this county and state twelve 
years; was in the army in the I70lh O. V. I. Western army; was in four battles and honor- 
ably discharged; has held the office of School Director; married Miss Kathleen M. Towner, 
Feb. 16, 1870; she was born in Providence. R. 1. Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres of land, 
value, $5,000. 

HINMAN ROBT. Sees. 26, 35, 36, P.O, Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; born Vl; 665 acres, val. $25,000. 

HITCHCOCK E. G. Wyanet; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 1S25; came to Bureau Co. 1855. 

IIOBLE'PT J. M. Wyanet, mason; Rep; wife, one child. 

HOLROYD A. Mrs. widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; 80 acres, val. $4,000; six children. 

HOLROYD D. Sec. 7; farmer, rents of his mother; Rep. 

HOLROYD MARK, retired, Chicago; Rep; Lib; owns 285 acres. Sec. 7, val. $14,500. 

HOLROYD ZIRA, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of mother; Rep. 

HOR TON A. Laborer; Rep. 

HOUGirrON K. W. Wyanel; merchant; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 1S34; came to Bureau Co. 1863. 

HOUGHTOX L. F. Lumber Merchant, Wyanet; born in Allegany Co. N.Y. 1846; came 
to Bureau Co. in 1S66; Rep; Cong; served as Town Trustee one term; prop. val. $8,000; wife 
and one child living. 



BUREAU COUNTY : WYANET TOWNSHIP. 279 

HUFFSTAUT JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Kep; Luth; Germany; 234 ac. $14,000. 
HUGO ALBERT, Harness Maker, Wyanet; born in Brunswick, Germany, July 16, 1843; 

came to Bureau Co, in 1867; Rep; Luth; property valued at $5,000; wife was Miss Kate 

Enijle; one child. 
HUNTER H. Wyanet; druggist; Rep; Cong; born N.V.; t6o ac. Sec. 14, and house and lot. 

JAMIESON A., P.O. Princeton; niLrnufacturer fire proof shingles; Rep; Cong. 
JARVIS GEO. M. Wyanel; laborer; Dem. 
JOACSON A. Wyanet; cabinetmaker; Rep; Luth; wife, five children. 
JOHNSON J. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; wife, four children. 
JONES D. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; fariner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

JONES DAVID A. Sec. 32; P.O. Wyauet; farmer; Rep; Meth.^Epis; born'jWales; 145 acres. 
JONES L. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; wife, four children. 

JONES T. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; 286 acres, $14,000; wife, six children. 
JONTZ GEO. Wyanet; Constable; Rep; Meth; wife. 

T/'ENNELY P. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; works for C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Dem; Cath; 78 acres. 

■'■^ KINNE.MAN H. C. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Meth; wife, "two children. 

KEITHAHAN AUGrUST, Boarding House and Restaurant, Wyanet; born in Germany, 
1834, came to Bureau Co. in 1866; Rep; Luth; owns house and restaurant, value $4,000; 
wife was Miss Emily Winterberg. 

KITCHEN JOS. L, Phy.sician and Surgeon, Wyanet; born in Troy, Ohio, in 1S43, came 
to Bureau Co. in l86g; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, value $3,000; graduated at the Illi- 
nois Wesley .m University in 1865; studied medicine and graduated at Chicago Medical Col- 
lege in 1869; wife was Miss Mary A. Mosher. of Dutchess Co. N.Y.; four children. 

KOLP GEO. W. Farmer, Sees. 25 and 36; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio in 1822, came to 
Bureau Co. in 1S50; Dem; owns 160 acres, value $8,000: was First Lieut. Co. H, 146th I V.I.; 
w.is honorably discharged; served as Supervisor one year; married Miss Hannah Mittank, of 
Penn. in 1844; twelve children. 

T APHENIER DANE. Laborer, Wyanet; Rep. 

L.\RSON S. Sec. I; Concord; P.O. Wyanet; Farmer; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 

LARISON DAVID, Farmer," Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanel; l)oru in Tompkins Co. N.Y. in 1807, 
came to Bureau Co. in Ii6g; Rep; owns 100 acres land, value $6,000; moved to Burlington, 
DesMoines Co. Iowa, 1840, then to Bureau Co. Ill; wife was Miss Laura Hill, of Bureau 
Co. 111. 

L.\THROP A. S. Wyanet; retired; Me; wife, twelve children. 

LENDRU.M J. Wyanet; Restaurant; Dem; born Ireland; came to'Co. 1857. 

LEWIS A. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem. 

LEWIS PETER, P.O. Wyanel; farmer, Sec. 9; rents H. Sapp; Dem; wife, three children, 

LIND G. P., P.O. Wyanet; farmer. Sec. 34; Rep; Luth; 80 ac. val. $4,000; wife, four children. 

LtNDHOLM C. J. Wyanet; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

LONG D. Wyanet; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; wife, five children. 

LOWE J. Wyanet; well-digger; Rep; wife, no children. 

lyiARTlN S.. P.O. Wyanet; Rep. 

^^^ Mc.\RTItUR A., P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep. 
McARTHUR XEAL, Farmer. .Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Sco'land in 1S20, came to 

Bureau Co. in 1839; owns 246^^ acres, value $13,000; married Miss Eva Mary Wertz, of 

Penn, in 1862; seven children; Rep; Meth. 
McBRIDE W. H. Sees. 14 and 15; farmer; Rep; Meth; 1 18 ac. val. $6,000; wife, si.-c children. 
McCtOY JOHN, Wyanet; carpenter; born Canada. 
McARTHUR A J. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep. 
McELLIOT FRED. P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 

McFARLAND J VME.S, P.O. Wyanel; farm laborer; Rep; wife, three children. 
McFEELY B. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 
McFEELY STEVEN, Wyanet; hostler; Rep. 



280 VOTERS AND TAXPAYKRS OF 

IVIcPEELY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Wyanet; horn in Penn. in 1807, came to 

Bureau Co. in 1842; Rep; Pres; owns 20 acres, value $i,ooo; married Mrs. Rinehart, of Penn. 

in 1846; four children. 
MKENKY M.VTHEW, Wyanet; saloon; Dem; Germany. 

MERCI;k K. Sees. 10 and 11; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Me; 100 acres, val. $6,000. 
MEKCER J. Sec. to; Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; wife, one child. 
MILLEll KOBT. M. Fanner, Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; horn in Ohio in 1S20, came to Rureau 

Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 154 acres, value $7,500; wife was Miss Sarah Stanley, of 

Ohio. 
MILLER W.\I. Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works for R. N.; Rep. 
MOSlilER J. H. Wyanet; retired; Rep; Meth; four children. 
MINKS F. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Lulh. 

MITCHNER W. M. Wyanet; grain speculator; Rep; 72 ac. timber, Sees. 3 and 4, val. $2,500. 
MOXROSE N. Sec. 2t; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works father's farm; Rep. 
MONROSE N. C. Sec. 21; P.(^. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Univ; 200 acres, value $12,000. 
MONSON J. Wyanot; pattern maker; Rep; Lulh; Sweden; one child. 
MONT(iOMERY KOBEltT, Farmer and insurance agent; Wyanet; Sec. 17; bom in 

Ohio in 1S43; came to Bureau Co. in iSOo; Dem; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; Mr. 

M. is agent for the American insurance company, of Chicago; is a batchelor. 
MOSHER E. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Me; 140 ac. val. $7,500; wife, two children. 
MOSHER J. H. Wyanel; retired; Rep; Me; four children. 
MOUJMT ELISHA J. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ohio in 1852; came to 

Bureau Co. in 1S61; Dem; 100 acres, value $5,500; wife was Miss Eva J. Hills, of Illinois; 

one child. 
MOUNT J. W. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; 90 acres, $4,500; Bureau Co. 1861. 
MOUNT WM. Retired, Wyanet; Dem; Adv; wife; two children. 

MULVANV P.\T. Farmer, rents 80 acres of E, Stacker; Dem; Cath; wife; eight children. 
MUNGER F. M. Night-watch C.B. & Q. R.R; Rep; Meth; wife. 

TVJAST S. P. Laborer, Wyanet; Rep; wife; si.\ children. 

■'■^ NEFF F. Laborer, Wyanet; Dem. 

NEFF GEO. Laborer, Wyanet; Dem. 

NEFF J. J. Retired. Wyanet; Dem; wife; seven children. 

NEINABER H. H. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; $4,000; ten children. 

NEIN.-VBER H. Wyanel; farm laborer; Dem; Lulh; Germany. 

NELSON A. Iv. Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanel; farmer, rents; Dem; Lulh. 

NELSON B. Merchant, Wyanel; born in Norw.ay, June 7, 1842; came to Bureau County 
\ 1S72; Rep; Lulh; owns property valued at §3,000; wife was Miss Mary Johnson, of Sweden; 
one child. 

NELSOX C. J. Farmer, Si?c. 5; P.O. Wyanet; born Sweden 1826; came to Bureati County 
1857; Rep; Luth; owns 168 acres, value $9,000; wife and three children. 

NELSON C. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Lulh; 160 acres, $8,000; wife; three children. 

NELSON IL Farmer, works with father; Rep; Luth. 

XICHOLS DAVID T. Ticket and Freight Agent C.B. & Q. R.R. Wyanet; born in 
Montgomery County, N. Y. IS12; came to Bureau County in 1S53; Rep; Meth; has been in 
the employ of the C.B. & Q. R.R. twenty-two years; also Agent A.M. Express Co; Town 
Supervisor four years; Trustee for the Corporation of Wyanet Vdlage seven years; wife 
was Miss II. C>. Barry, of Madison Co. N. V; six children — four living. 

/^.\KS ORRIX, Wyanet; farmer; wife; ten children. 

^^^ OliLINGER J. Farmer, rents Himman; Dem; wife; six children. 

O'CONNELL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland in 1822; came to 

Bureau County in 1S69; Dem; Cath; 40 acres, value $2,000; wife was Miss Ellen Readon, 

from Ireland; three children. 
O'CONNELL T. Wyanel; laborer; Dem; Cath; wife; five children. 
O'CONNELL J. Sec. 29; P.O Wyanet; farmer; Dem; wife; two children. 
OLD.S F. Wyanet; farmer, rents of B. Smith; Rep; wife; one child. 
OLDS WM. R. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Rep; 88 acres, value $4,400; wife; two children. 



BUREAU COUNTY : AVYAXET TOWJJ.SHIP. 281 

OL/DS JOHX H. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Wyanel; born in Bureau Co. May 21, 1848; has 
lived in tliis Co. twenly-eight yenr.s is nephew of "William Cullen Bryar.l;" has held 
office of School Director; Ind; Lil); owns 320 acres land, value $19,200; married Miss Anna- 
bel Cimmel, April 15, 1S69; she was from Penn; they have four children, two boys and two 
girls: Bryant and Howard, lidna and Blanche. 

OLSON ANDREW M. Sec. 5; P.O.Wyanet; farmer; Rep;I.ulh; So ac; $4,500; wife; 2 children. 

OLSON JOHN. Sec. 6; P.O. Wyanet; farmer. Rep; Luth; 80 ac; S-I.500; wife; six children. 

pAINE C. J- Wyanet; tinner; Rep; Meth. 

-*- PATNE SAML. Wyanel; laborer; Dem. 

PATTERSON D. R. Wyanet; retired; Dem; Cong. 

PEACOCK THOS. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Meth. 

PRETSMAN W. R, Wyanet; laborer; Dem. 

PENFIELD J. R. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Meth; married Miss C. Foster. 

PENFIELD WM. C. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Ohio. 

PETERSON J. Wyanet; furniture merchant; Luth; Sweden; wife; three children. 

PETTY JOHN T. Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born N.J; 250 ac; $15,000; wife; 16 children. 

PETTY GEO. Sec. 9; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; 118^ acres, value $6,000; wife. 

PETTY FRANCIS, Farmer, works with father; Rep; Meth. 

PETTY W. Farmer, with his father; Rep; Meth. 

PETTEE J. W. Wyanel; peddler; Rep. 

PETTY WM. W. Wyanet; clerk; Rep. 

PHETTEPLACE H. Wyanet; carpenter; Rep; Meth. 

PIKE S. M. Sec. 10; farmer, rents S. Sapp; Dem; wife; three children. 

PLAUGER H. J. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife; four children. 

POLiSSOlSr ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1823; came to- 

Bureau Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 255 acres, value $12,750; wife was Miss Kreisten 

Johnson, of Sw-eden; six children. 
POLSON A. Wyanet; clerk; Rep; Luth. 

POMEROY L. T. Wyanet; minister Meth. Church; Rep; wife; five children. 
PORTER SAMUEL, Farmer Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born Tennessee, 1S27; came to 

Bureau Co. in 1865; Rep; llapt; So acres, value S4,ooo; wife was Miss Sarah J, Barry, of 

Kentucky. 
POSCIIASKY T. Farmer. 
PORTER WM. Wyanel; laborer; Rep. 
POTTER C. Wyanet; speculator. 
POTOFF JACOB, Wyanet; farm laliorer; Rep; Luth; Cermany; wife; two children. 



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UIRK THOMAS, Farmer, rents; Dem; Calh; uffe; one child. 



13 AKER F. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanel; farmei ; Dem; Germany; 76 acres, value $4,000. 

RF^YNOLDS J. M. Sec. 12; farmer, rents; Princeton; Rep; wife; child. 
REY>^OI.,DS JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanel; born in Kentucky in 1814; 

came to Bureau Co. in 1S53; Rep; owns 40 acres, value $2,000; married Miss Margaret 

Miller; six children. 
RICH.'VRDS A. O., P.O. Wyanel; farmer, renls; Rep; Meth. 

RICHARDS O. D. .See. 4; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Melh; 109 ac; $5,500; wife; 4 children. 
RIMMER JAS. Wyanel; laborer; Dem. 

ROBINSON E. B. Wyanet; mason; Rep; wife; five children. 
ROBINSON F. C. Wyanel; physician; Rep; wife; two children. 
ROBERTS C. Seci g; Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Luth; 45 ac; $3,000; wife; four children. 
ROGGY A. H. Wyanet; retired; Dem; born England. 
ROUGH THOS. Wyanet; blacksmith; Dem; wife; three children. 
RUHE J. F. Wyaiiet; cigar manufacturer; Rep. 
RUHE J. P. Wyanel; laborer; Rep; Meth; wife; four children. 

CANDEN P. M. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Calh. 

'--' SANDERS P. M. Farmer, rents of Larison; Rep. 



282 VOTKKS AND TAXI'AYEIJS OF 

SAM1-;RS (;. \V. WvancC hainoss maker; Dcni. 

SAI'I' JOHN K. Sees. iS, 13. 7; I'.O. Wyanel; Dein; Delaware; 645 ac; $32,000; wile, 8 children. 

S.'MT' K. Sec. g; P.O. Wjanel; farmer, rents; Dem; Melh; wife, .six children. 

S.M'l' li. .Sees, g, 10; I'.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Melh; 385 ac; $20,000; wife, two children. 

.SAPr |.\S. Farmer, rents of Mrs. \Vm. Sa]!]); Dem; Melh; wife, seven children. 

SAPP LKVY, Wyanel; farm laborer; Dem; Melli. 

SAPP D. R. Sec. 25; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; Melh; 120 ac; $6,000; wife, three children. 

SAPP E. Wyanet; farmer, retired; Dem; Melh; wife, eight children. 

SAPP .\. Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Dem; Melh; wife, one child. 

S.'\PP ED. Wyanel; speculator slock; Dem; Melh. 

S.\P1' EPH. .Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; renter; Dem; Meth; wife, four children. 

SCHNEIDER PAl'L, .Retired; Wyanel; born in Germany in 1833; came to Bureau t'o. 
iu 1857; Dem; Caili; owns house and lol valued al $4,000; wife was Miss Gingrich, from 
France; two chiltlren. 

SEC Ilk 1ST C. Sec. 13, 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; 120 ac; $6,000; wife, 7 children. 

SELLERS E. Sec. 14; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; rents; Dem; wife, three children. 

SELLERS WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep. 

SELLERS JACOB, Sec. 24; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Rep; wife and four cliildren. 

SERK WM. Wyanel; laborer; Rep. 

SII.'XDE J. Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; rents; Rep; wife and two children. 

SHAiVGER WM. Wyanel; laborer; Rep. 

SHAN'GER B. faimer; rents of T. Hamilton; Rep. 

SHARKER BEN. Sec. ig; farmer; renter T. Hamilton; Rep. 

SHEA DA\ID. mechanic ; works for C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.. 

SHEA D. Wyanet; laborer R.R.; Dem; Calli; wile, one child. 

SHEHAN E. Wyanet; laborer C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Calh; wife, fonr children. 

SHEHAN PAT. Sec. ly; P.O. Wyanel; faimer; Dem; Calh; wife, one child. 

SHEPHAKD CHARLES, Farmer, Sees. 31 and 32, Wyanel; P.O. Buda; born in 
Ohio, Feb. 23, 1S35; came to this county in 1S34; Rep; Meth. Episcopal; married Eliza 
Jane Johnston, Dec. 25. 1855; she was born in Indiana, June 26, 1S3S; has seven girls and 
two boys living, one boy dead; value of real estate ard personal jin pcrly $18,000. Mr. 
Shephard has discovered a remedy by which ihe various forms of cancer can be effectually 
cured and eradicated from the system. T\venly years successful Irealinenl of this dreaded 
disease has dcmonstraled ihe efficacy of the remedy. Ample accommodalions for patients 
from a distance. 

SHEl'.VRD F. S. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanel; born Ohio; 300 .acres; val. S15.000; wife, eight children. 

SIMON AUGUST, Wyanel; laborer; Dem; Germany. 

SIMON F. Sees. 14, 23; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; Luth; 160 ac. val. $8,000; wife, six child. 

SISLiER GEO. \V. I'armer, Sees. 13. 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Lycoming Co. Penn. in 
1814; came to Bureau County in i83g; Rep; Pies; owns 255 acres, val. $15,500; married 
Miss .Mary A. Whitmarsh, of Springfield, Mass, in 1855; eight children. 

SISLF.R JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Rep; 127;^ ac. val. $6,500; wife, two children. 

SISI.,E1{ LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. Ills. 1848. Rep; 
Pres; So acres, v.alue $4,000; married Miss Zilphia Tripleli, of Bureau Co. in l86g; has 
one child. 

SMITH li. Wyanel; horse doctor; Dem; born Canada. 

SMITH J. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; 80 acres; val. $4,000; wife. 

SMITH S, S. Wyanel; laborer; Rep; wife, three children. 

SNARE S. N. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. 

SPANOIjER DAV'in, Merchant and Post-master, Wyanel; born in Muskingum Co. 
Ohio, in 1832; came to Bureau County in 1834; Rep; Bapt; owns slore, residence and mer- 
chandise, elc; val. $10,000; has been Post-master four years; still holds the office; wife was 
Miss Charlotte .\. Lathrop, of Vermont; came to Illinois when two years of age, where .she 
was educ.ued; Cwe children, three living. 

SPANGLER WM. H. Farmer; works for Hamerick; Rep. 

SPARKS J. R. Wyanel; township clerk; Rep; born Penn. 

SPARKS S. C. Wyanet; laborer; Melh; wife, three children. 



BUKEAU COUNTY : WYANET TOWNSHIP. 283 

STEVENS ELBRIOGE, Farmer, Sec 30; Wyanet ; bom New Hampshire in 1824; 
came to Bureau Co. TS34; Dem; Lilieral; owns 300 acres land, value $21,000, and |3art 
owner in h;iv press in Wvanel; fine specimens of coal are found on this land; wife was Miss 
I'heb'-' .'-^clioetiler, of tiermany; six cliildren, four living. 

STINSON [.\MES, Sec. 22; I'.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep; wife, one child. 

STINS(3N" \V\I. Sec. 30; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; 76 acres; wife, eight children. 

STONER A. Wyanet; harness maker; Rep. 

STOVER ANDREW, Wyanet; Meth. Minister; Rep. 

STOVER S. Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. CLARK, Millinery, Cloak and Dress Making, 
Wyanet; lioih born in Virginia; came to this county in 1874; Mrs. S. is wife of Rev. S. 
Stover, late Pastor of M. E. Church of Wyanet, and who has been a rnember of the Con- 
ference of Rock River, Ills, for 36 years. Mrs. S. and Mrs. C. have established a Bazaar 
that is first-clas-; always the latest and best styles made in the best manner. 

STOUTENBURGII E [.IAS, Sec. 18, Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Cong; 160 acres; two children. 

STOUTENBURGM I.J. Sec. iS; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 1S40; came to county 1866. 

STOUTEXBURG S. W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Wyanet; bora in New York 1S35; came 
to lUireau Co in 1S66; Rep; Cong; 60 acres, value $3,500; wife was Miss E. D. Nichols, of 
Ohio; three children. 

STOUTENBURGII O. Sec. 13; P.O.. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Cong; So acres, val. 84,000. 

STREEDAIN B. A. lioot and Shoe Maker, Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1S4S; came to 
Bureau Co. 1872; owns house and lot, value S3.000; wife was Miss Emma L. Johnson, of 
Sweden; one cliild; Mr. S. is a lirst-class workman, using the best stock in his line; call and 
give your orders. 

SUGART C. A. Sec; 2; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; So acres, val. $4,000. 

SUGART JOHN, PO. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep. 

SUMMERS G. W. Harness-maker, Wyanet; born in Scotland in 1830; came to Bureau 
Co. in 1S66; Dem; U liv; owns merchandise value $500; wife was Widow Jackson, of 
liureau Co.; has two children; Mr. S. uses the best stock in his line of business. Call on him 
for anything in his line. 

SWANSON ANDREW, Labirer, Wyanet; Rep. 

SWANSON A. Mason, Wyanet; Rep; Luth. 

SW-\]N"SON" SWAlSr, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; born Sweden in 1829; came to P.ureau 
Co. in 1S68; Re|i; Luth; rents 160 acres of Mrs. Jones, value $8,000; wife was Miss Hannah 
Lmson, of Sweden; has four children. 

SYLVESTER D. Farmer, rents; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; wife, five children. 

SYLVESTER W.VI. Carpenter, Wyanet; Dem; Delaware, 

SYLVESTER D. Jr. Farm Laborer, P.O. Wyanet; Dem. 

SYLVESTER S. I'arm Laborer, P.O. Wyanet; Dem, 

T^HOMAS ALBERT, Wyanet; retired; born Conn; wife, ten children. 
-*■ THOMAS J., P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dein; wife. 
THOMPSON O., P.O. Wyanet; farms with father; Rep. 
THOMPSON ARTN, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, with father; Rep; 
THOMPSON ALFRED, Wyanet; mason; Pder Cooper. 
THOMPSON ORIN, Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Mass. 
THOMPSON MOSES M. Wyanet; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; 250 ac. val. $15,000. 
TILL.\ J., P.O. Wyanet; farmer. Sec. 32; Rep; 132 acres, val. $7,000. 
TITTEKINGTON WM. Grain Merchant; Peter Cooper; born England. 

TRfPLETT AQUILLA, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Wyanel; Dem; Bipt; born in Virginia in 
1S07; came to Bureau Co. in 1834; owns 150 acres, value $3,000; wa-i Justice of the Peace 
nine years; married Miss Elizabeth Wilson, of Penn. in 1829; has eight children. 
TRIPLETT A. Jr. Farmer, with father; Dem; Adventist, 
TRIPLE rr W. Farmer, rents of father; Dem; Advt; wife, one child. 
TRIPLETT O., Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife, five children. 



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ANDEKVORT AMES, Wyanet; laborer; Dem. 
V.WDERVORT J., P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep 



284 VOTKUS A^V TAXPAYERS OF 

VANDERVOUT .1. M. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton County, Ohio, 
Sept. 2, 1S27; eame lo iliis county in 1865; Uep; Christian Church; owns ninety-five acres 
land, vahie $7,500; lias iield office of Supervisor two terms, Justice of the Peace two terms. 
County Surveyor one term, Townshi]) Treasurer five years, in Hennington Township, 
Marshall County, Ills; married Klvira J. Basehore in 1S52; she was from Clinton Co. Ohio; 
they have six children, four girls and two boys. 

AIT'ALLER WM. W., P.O. Wvanet; farmer. Sec. 30; Kep; Meth. Kpis; 170 ac. val. $9,000. 
^^ WALTERS D. Wyanet; retired; Kep; four children. 

WATSON T. 1'. Laborer; Kep; Meth; wife, l\ve children. 

WATSON L., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; wife, two children. 

WATSON E., Wyanet; painter; Kep; Meth; wife, one child. 

WAY & HOUGHTOX, Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Nads, Stoves, and Agricultural Im- 
plements, Wyanet; Edward D. Way was born in Kingsville, Ohio, July 16, 1837; came to 
this Co. in 1865; married .Maggie M. Piper, Oct. 5, 1865; she was born in Pennsylvania in 
1S44; has one boy; value of real estate, S3. 500. Edwin W. Houghton was born in Can- 
andaigua, N.Y.. July 2S, 1S34; married Adeline L. Bean, Dec. 28. 1859; she was born in 
Hume, N. Y., .Sept. 30; 1835; val. of real estate, $6,000. 

WEAVER O, Wyanet; Justice of the Peace, born Philadelphia 1S04; Deni; Meth. Epis. 

WEAVER CHAS. W. Wyanet; grocery merchant; Dem. 

WEAVER W. A. Wyanet; harness-maker; Dem. 

WHITE GEO., Wyanet; blacksmith; Dein; Cath; wife, seven children. 

WHITE J., Wyanet; blacksmith; Dem; Cath. 

WILCOX J. & FISHER, C.rain and Stock Merchants Wyanet; Reps; Mr. W. came 
to Bureau Co. in 184S; owns two farms. Sec. 13 and 14; 160 acres and other property, value 
$23,000; both are married; they are always posted in their business, and pay the highest 
market prices; farmers shoiM see them before selling. 

WIIXOX GEO. W., Sec. 13; Wyjnel; farmer, rents of J. W.; Rep; wife, one child. 

WILDES C, Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep. 

WIRICK W.\L, Wyanet; retired; Dem; born Ohio; val. of prop. S50.000; wife, four children. 

WILSOX HENRY Kev. Pastor of Congregational Church, Wyanet; born in N. Y. city; 
came to Bureau Co. May 14, 1S76; Rep; Cong; graduated from Chicago Theological Sem., 
Class of 76; lost an arm during the war. 

WITTIN WM., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. iS; Rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 

NVOODWARD WM. H. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; wife, four children. 

WOOLl'" A. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; Luih; wife, two children. 

WRIGHT GEO. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; igo acres, val. $8,500; was in Yates' sharpshooters. 

WRIGHT J. B. Wyanet; laborer: Rep; Meth; wife, three children. 

WYATT HASTY, Farmer; rents o( J. R. Sapp; Dem; wife, nine children. 

WYATT SAMUEL, Earmer, Sec. 19; rents; Dem; wife, two children. 

Wy.'KTT J.. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem. 

WEAKNSHAW TIIOS, Wyanet; grain weigher; Kep; Meth; born England. 
^ VEARNSHAW THOS. A., Wyanet; tel. operator; Rep; Meth; born Mass. 

YATES J, F. \Xo\. Pastor of M.E. Church, P.O. Wyanet; born in Greenbush, Renssel- 
aer Co. N \'. in 1S2,'); came to Bureau Co. in 1S76; Rep; Meth; ordained as minister in 
1850; married .Miss Susan Northrop, of Greenbush, .\.Y. in 1849; sight children. 

YEAKNSH.VW JOHN", Groceries, Wyanet; born in England, Jan. i, 1819; came to 
ISureau Co. in 1842; Rep; value of property, $5,000; wife and six children; wife was Miss 
Maria Ross, of N.Y. 

YEARXSHAW THOS. Wyanet; grain weigher; Rep; Meth; born in lOngland in 1820. 

YEARNSHAW TIIOS. A. Wyanet; tel. operator; Rep; Meth; born Mass. 

YE.\RNS.\W WM. Wyanet; telegraphing; Rep; Meih; born Bureau Co. in 1854. 

YEARNSH.-VW WILSON, Wyanet; confectionery and stationery; Rep; born Bureau Co. 

YOUNG PIICKSON, Earmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ohio in 1838; came to 
Bureau Co. in 1S39; Kep; owns 120 acres, value $6,000; wife was Miss Sarah Slinson, of 
Penn; has four cluldren. 

YOUNG H. Wyanet; livery; Rep; wife. 

YOUNG N. Wyanet; butcher; Rep; Meth; wife, one child. 



BUREAU COUNTY : WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP. 285 

YOUNG r., P.O. Wyanet; fanner, Sec. 29; Rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000; wife. 

YOUNG & JLATTY, Meat Market, Wyanet; John Latty, Rep; Cong; born in Penn. in 
1S3S; came to Bureau Co. in 1856; value of property, $4,000; went into the army as private, 
anil promoted to Captain of Cavalry; wounded; draws pension; married. Wm. Young of the 
firm. Rep; born in Ohio; owns 40 acres of land and other property, value $3,000; married. 

YOUN(}QUIST JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1846; came 
to Bureau Co. in 1857; Kep; Lulh, owns 80 acres of land, value $3,000; was private in 64th 
I.V.I., Company I. (Yates' Sharp Shooters); honorably discharged; wife was Miss A. J. 
Johnson, of Sweden; two children. 

YOUNGQUIST SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1S48; came 
to Bureau Co. in 1S57; Rep; Luth; owns So acres of land, val. $5,000; li\ei with his parents. 

YOUNGQUIST OLF, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. 5; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.' 

y EIGLER JOSEPH, P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; born Penn. 
■^ ZELLER JOHiM, P.O. Wyanet; farmer. Sec. 33; rents of G. Anthony; Dem. 
ZELLER J., P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; eight children. 



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WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP. 

NDREWS JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot. 



ALiDKICH IRA, Retired; P.O. Arlington; born in Wayne Co. N.Y.April 9, 1802, came 

to Co. 1840; Dem; Atheist; wife was Sarah E. Grove, born in Belmont Co. Ohio; married 
Nov 2g, 1S70. 

■DABCOCIC CHARLES, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot. 

-'-' BALDWIN FRANK, Laborer: P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Penn. 

BALDWIN S. Retired; P O. Arlington; Dim; Bapt; born N.Y. 

BARRETT ELIZABETH, Widow; Sec. 19; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres; Prot; born Ireland. 

BARRETT J. II. Farmer; P.O.Arlington'; 520 acres; Ind; Prot; born Ireland. 

BETTENDOKF HUBERT, Merchant; P.O. Arlington; born in Germany, Nov. '4, 
1841; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; Cath; holds office of .School Trustee; wife was Catherine 
Corde, born in Germany; married April 27, 1863; five children. 

BILLINGSLEA J. M. Insurance Agent and Justice Peace; P.O. .Arlington; Dem; from Md. 

BLACK ISAAC C. Grain Buyer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from- Penn. 

BOOTH JOHN T. Blacksmith; P.O. Arlington; born in Harrison Co. Ohio. Augxist 30, 
1S42, came to Co. 1849; ^cp; Prot; wife Nvas Frances D. Robbins, born in Huntingdon Co. 
Penn; married .Sept. 26, 1S65; one child. 

BOUCHER UANrEFj, Farmer and Breeder of Fine Blooded Stock, Sec. 4; P.O. Arling- 
ton; born in Somerset Co. Penn. Jan 7, 1S18, came to Co. in 1854; Dem; Prot; owns 345 
acres of land, valued at $25,000; held the offices of Supervisor and Commissioner of High- 
ways; wife Jane B. Parke, born in Westmoreland Co. Penn; married Sept. 29, 1843; have 
had six children, five living. 

BOUCHICR JOSIAH, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington; born in West- 
moreland Co. Penn. April 17, 1847, came to Co. 1853; Dem; Pres; owns 240 acres, value 
Si6,ooo; has held the office of Sihool Trustee; wife was Mary C. Odor, born in Belmont 
Co. Ohio; married October 14, 1867; five children. 

BOUCHER FRANK, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co. 111. 

BOYLAN CHRIST. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; horn 111. 

BOVLE JAMES, Grocer; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Calh; born Ireland. 

BOYLAN PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 13; P O. Arlington; Dem; Calh; born Kure.au C. III. 

IIOYLAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Calh; 240 acres; born Ireland. 

BRECHTEL J.^COB, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 

BRIOGS H, S, C.Trri.Tge Manufacturer; P.O. Arlington; born in Montgomery Co. Penn- 
June 12, 1839, came to Co. 1855; Dem: holds office of Justice of the Peace; wife was Susan 
E. l'.,rke. born in Westinorelaud Co. Penn; married Sept. 12, i860; three children. 

BRYANT N. J. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born N. 11. 



286 VoTICltS AND TAXl'AYEKS OK 

HUCKINt;iIAM JAMKS, Prop, of Arlington I louse; I'.O. Arlington; Ucp; I'rol; from I'enn. 
BRECllTEl, I'llII.II', Karnier, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Trot; born (lerinany. 
15UIIK JOSEl'II, Shoemaker; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Calli; born Germany. 

/'^AHILI, COKNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath. 

^ CAIIILI. CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111. 

CAHILL D,A,N1EL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 240 acres; born Ireland. 

CALAHAN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Mass. 

CAIIILI. MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Bureau Co. III. 

CASEY JOILX, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cilh; born 111. 

CASEY MICILVEL, Farm, r, .Sec. 24; P.O.Arlington; Dem;, Cath; born LaSalle Co. 111. 

CASEY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born LaSalle C6. 111. 

CASSIDY JOANNA, wid. of Patrick Cassidy; Sec. 10; P.O.Arlington; 120 acres; Cath; Ireland. 

C.-\SS.\DY PETER, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born Canada; Dem; Cath; owns 160 ac. 

CAS.SIDY PETER J, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born Canada; Ind; Cath; owns 120 ac. 

CHESSM.W J. T. Postmaster, Arlington; from Eng; Rep; Melh; came to Co. 1837. 

CLINEFELfER FINDREN, Carpenter, P.O.Arlington. 

CLINEFELTER WM. Carpenter, P.O. Arlington. 

COCHR.VN DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O.Arlington; Scotland; Rep; Prot; 180 acres. , 

COCHR.VN J. I"armer, Sec. 32; P O. Arlington from N. Y. city; Rep; Prot; 90 acres. 

COLLINS (), 1". I'".irmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Peru; from Conn; Rep; Prot; 160 acres, val. $10,000 

COLVER JACDl!. F.irmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; from Penn; owns 452 acres, val. $30,000. 

COOKLEV JOHX C. Stock Dealer, P.O. Arlington; born in La.Salle, 111. Oct. 3, 1852; 

came to Co. 1S54; Dem; Calh; has held the ofli _-cs of Collector and member of Town 

Council. 
OOKLEY SAUAH, lives on Sec 10; P.O. Arlington; Ixirn in Vermont, Nov. 26,1816; 

came to Co. in 1841; Prot; owns 280 acres, valued at $16,800. 
€ORLEY JOHN", Dlacksmith and Machinist; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. 111. 

Dec. 22. 1S43; Ind; Religion Ind; has held the office of Highway Commissioner; wife was 

Nellie McMahun, horn in Kane Co, III; married .Vug. 13, 1S73; has two children, one 

living. 
COKLKY IVIAIITIN', Stock D.'aler, P.O. Arlington; born in Kureau Co. Ill, May 16, 

1S49; Ind; Cath; liolds office uf Supervisor; wife was Mary Gavnor, born in LaSalle Co. 

Ill; m.-irried Oct, iS, 1376, 
CONGDON RUFUS. Minister M. E. Church, P.O. Arlington. 

COUGHI.AN JAMES. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O.Arlington; Irel.and ; Dem; Cath; owns 160 ac. 
COUGIILIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O.Arlington; born Bureau Co. Ill; Dem; Calh. 
CROISANT PHILIP. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O.Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; Prot. 
CULLENUINE JAMES, Laborer, P.O. Arlington; born in Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
CURRAN JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; born in Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
CURRAN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; born in LaSalle Co; Dem; Cath. 

T^ERRINGER FR.\NIC, Farmer, P;0. Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; Cath. 

DOLL J.'VCOB, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O.Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; I'rot. 

DODGE HENKY, Hardware, Sioves, and .Vgricultural Implements, P O. Arlington; 
born in Worcester Co. .Mass, .\ug. It. 1823; came to Co. 1S6S; Rep; Univ; wife was Jane 
Chambers, born in JeiTerson Co. Ohio, Jan. 12, 1834; married June 29, 1853; has two chil- 
dren. " I 

DOLL W.\I, S--n. Farner, P,( ). ,\rliiigion; born in Germany; Dem; Prot. 

DOLL W.M.Jr. Farmer, P O. .Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; F'lot. 

DUNAN THEODORE. Laborer, P.O. Arlington; born in Maryland; Dem; Calh. 

DURFEK M. \V. Lab >rer. Sec. 32; P.O.Arlington; liorn N. V.; Rep; Meth. 

DWYER J.\MES, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. .\rlington; born Ireland: owns 160 ac; Dem; Cath. 

DWYER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Arlington; born Ireland; owns 160 ac; Dem; Cath. 

"PICH JOHN, Blacksmith, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
■^ EINSWINGER JOHN, Farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 



BUREAU COUNTY: WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP. 287 

ELSPAS FRANK, Clerk, P.O. Arlington. 

ENTZ.MINGER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 

"PE.A.SER C(I.\S. ['"armer. Sec 28; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
^ Fli.VIPCEN PETER, Farmer, Sec. I2; P.O. Arlington; born LaSalle Co; Dem; Prot. 
FIT7,PATRIC1<. JOHN, Farmer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Catli; from Ireland. 
FPrZGERAI.D M.VRGARET, Widow, Sec. 23; P.O.Arlington; Catli; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
FLINN P.\T KICK, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

/^ARRISON HARRY, Butcher. P.O.Arlington. 

^ GAYNOR L. Meat Market; P.O. Arlington; Ind; Cath; born LaSalle Co. Ills. 

GAYNOR L. J. Stock Dealer, Section — ; P.O. Arlington; born in LaSalle Co. III. Sept. 

25, 1853; came to county in 1S5S; Ind; Cath. 
GAYNOR CATHARINE Mrs. P. O. Arlington; Cath; 106 acres, val. $7,000; born Ireland. 
GENSLINGER ANTO n'. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
GE.VSLINGER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
GENSLINGER STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
GEORGE R. B. Druggist; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Meth; from Richland Co. Ohio. 
GLASS B. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 86 acres, val. $5,000; born Germany. 
GOUGLER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Bapt; born Penn. 
GOUGLER JUDSON H. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Penn. 
GORDON R. M. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Arlington; Pres; from Ontario. 
GRAY HERMAS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Unit. Breth; from N.Y. 
GRAY J. N. Farmer, lives with father, Nathan Gray, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot. 
GR.\Y NATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Rep; Prot; 700 acres, val. $42,000; born N.Y. 
,GRAYS. C. Merchant and Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Chenango Co. N.Y. 
GR[MBS JAMES B. Proprietor of Baldwin House; P.O. Arlington; born in Guernsey 

Co. Ohio. June 18, 1845; came to county in 1S64; Dem; Prot; wife was E. A. Baldwin, born 

in Washington Co. Penn; married Jan. 10, l8(J6; two ch'ldren. 

TTAHN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
HAHN WM. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
HAHN W. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; lyTA acres, val. $12,000; Germany. 
HALLORAN EDWARD, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111. 

HARTNEY JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 80 ac. $4,800; Ireland. 
HARTNEY JERE.MIAH, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 80 ac. $4,000; 111. 
HATHOKN" J. E., M.D. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Arlington; born in Piscataquis 

Co Maine, May 17, 1845; came to county in 1874; Rep; Prot; was private in Co. M, lst_ 

Maine Heavy .\rlillery. 
HELM PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
HENSEL GEO. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Arlington; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July 20, 

1833; came to county in 1856; Rep; Prot; owns 165 acres, valued at $11,550; wife was 

Su^an Taylor, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Aug. 14, 1836; married Nov. 30, 1856; twelve 

children, ten living. 
HILLS LEWIS C. General Merchandise; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Mass. 
HOFFERT .VNTON, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
HOFFERT ANTON, Jr. Farmer, .Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Illinois. 
HOLBROOIC JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Illinois. 
HOPP P. P'armer, Sec. I; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 215 acres, val. $15,000; Germany. 
HUNT JOSEPH E. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot. 

JACKLEY X. Farmer, Sec. 13; Dem; Cath; 400 acres, val. $24,000; born Germany. 
J.\COBY FRANK. F'.irmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Illinois. 
JACOnV MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
JOHNSON FRED. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; Prot; born Sweden; came to Co. 1870. 



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^AUl-'MAN JACOn, S.1I00.1: l'.(J. Arlinijlun; Dum; Caih; Ijorn Germany. 

•^ KAUFMAN FKi:i). lilacksmith; I'.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born (Jcrmany. 



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KEAKNKN' SAMUI)!., Laborer, Sec. 32; I'D. .Arlington; Dem; Cath; came to county 1857. 
KKNNI'jDY EMILY 31. I'.O. Arlington; born in Ireland, Nov. 25, 1846; came to county 

1S65; Cath; owns 750 acres land; value of real estate $52,500; two children, one living. 
KOKRPER CASPER, Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

T ARKIN EDGAR D. Cabinetmaker; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Bureau Co. III. 

^-^ LEAVITT EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

LEAVITT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Irel.ind. 

LERCH ADAM, Barber: P:0. Arlington; Dem; I'res; born III. 

LEWIS JOSEPH W. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; I'res. 

LINTZ ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 

LINTZ ANTON. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

LINTZ CHARLES. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

LENTZ GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Arlington; 120 acres; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 

LINCIC GEORGl'^, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Luth; 120 acres; born Germany. 

LINCK WILLIAM, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; Luth; born Germany. 

LilTTLK E. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; born in Warren Co. N.J. May 23, 1823; came 

to county in 1S47; Rep; Meth; owns 674 acres, valued at $40,440; wife was Elizabeth H. 

Smith, born in Warren Co. N. J.; married June 23, 1S46; eleven children, ten living. 
LYONS DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111. 
LYONS DENIS, F,-irmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
LYONS DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Calh; loo acres; born Ireland. 

TVyTANNING JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

-'■*-'• MANNING MICHAEL F. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Calh; born Ireland, 

MANNING MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Mass. 

MAUL TIIOS. A. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; England. 

MEILEY HENRY, Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born 111. 

MEILEY JACOB, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Penn. 

MEISEL JOHN, Farmer,^Sec 2; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; 176 acres; born Germany. 

MEISEL WM. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; 175 acres; Germany. 

MERIAM F. IJ. Coal and Flour Dealer; P.O. Arlington; born in Worcester Co. Mass. 
Aug. iS, 1S51; came to county 1854; Rep; Prot; wife was M.Gertrude Hubbard, born in 
Lee Co. Ill; married Jan. 20, 1876. 

MERIAM S. T. Lumber Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; born Worcester Co. Mass. 

MEYER B. Billiard Saloon and Restaurant; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

MILLER ALEX. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington: Dem; Prot. 

MILLER CH.\S. F. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot. 

MILLER LESLIE Sen. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. .\rlington;'^i3o acres; Dem; Prot. 

MILLER LESLIE Jr. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot. 

MILNER REZIN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Quaker; 320 acres; from Ohio. 

MORGAN ALFRED, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Dem;, Prot. 

MYERS ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. .Arlington; 80 acres; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 

MYERS WM. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. .Vrlington; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 

McCORMlCK PATRICK, Laborer, Sec. 9; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

McCKEEDY J. M. Farmer, Stock Raiser and Real Estate Dealer, Sec. 14; P.O. Arling- 
ton; born in Newcastle Co. Del. March 20, 1820; came to county in 1S57; Dem; Prot; owns 
560 ncres in county, valued at S25.000, also 200 acres in Michigan, 260 acres in Whiteside 
Co. 111. and 2,540 acres in Kansas; held theoflices of Supervisor, Assessor and Justice of the 
Peace; wife was E. M. McDowell, born in Chester Co. Penn; married F'eb. 14, i860; six 
children, viz ; James E., Geo. M., Wm. McD. Fred. G , Albert and Allie V. McCreedy. 

McCOV HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

McDonald JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

McDonald JOIIN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath. 



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McDonald JOHN J. I'armer, Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Catli; from Newfoundland. 
McDonald MAURICE, Sen. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
McDonald THOS. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
McDonald THOS. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; 40 acres, $2,000; Dem; Cath; l>oin N.Y. 
McGORIEN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
McNALLY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
McNALLY |. Farmer, .Sec. 13; P.O, Arlington; 160 acres, Sro,ooo; Dem;' Cath; from I'enn. 

TVJEILWM. H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O.Arlington; 320 acres, $22,400; Dem; Prot; Ireland. 

-'-^ NELAN DENNIS, Switchman; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
NELSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O.Arlington; from Canada; Dem; Prot; i&o acres. 
NELSON THOS. City Marshal; P.O. Arlington; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
NICHOLS RANDOLPH, Farmer and' Stock Dealer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born in 
Belmont Co. Ohio, Nov. 20, 1848; came to county 1851; Rep; Prot; 200 acres, val. $12,000. 
NICHOLS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 3. P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 144 acres, $8,000. 

/^DELL GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Arlington; born Dutchess Co. N.V. 

^^ OKEY J. C. Farmer, Sec. II; P.O.Arlington; Dem; born England; Dem. 

OKEY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington, born in England, Dec. 7, 1813; came to 
county in 1S4S; Dem; Prot; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; held office of Collector; wife was 
Mary Leach, born in England; married Nov. 5, 1835; had nine children, seven living. 

OKEY GEORGE L. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co.; Dem; Prot. 

OLBERT CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; l)oru Geiimny; Dem; Cath. 

OLBERT PETER, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O.Arlington; born Germany; Dem; Cath. 

OLMSTED AUSTIN M. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; born Conn; Rep; Prot; 160 acres. 

ORTH CHRISTOPHER, Laborer; P.O. Arlington; born Germany; Dem; Cath. 

O'CONNOR MICHAEL, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

O'RILEY MICHAEL, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

pAXSON J. D. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; born Ohio; Rep; Prot. 

^ PAXSON M. D. Salesman; P.O. Arlington; born Ohio; Rep; Prot. 

PARKE H. F. Carriage Painter; P.O. Arlington; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. June 12 
1844; came to county 1852; Dem; Prot; has held the offices of Town Clerk and Constable: 
wife was Martha E. Smith, born in Macomb, McDonough Co. Ill ; married Sept. 14, i 
two children. 

PATTERSON DAVIO E. Farmer,, Sec. 9; P.O, Arlington; born in Chester Co. Penn. 
July 22, 1832; came to county in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres, valued at $12,000; wife 
was Mary Davis, born in Franklin Co. Penn. married Dec. 4, 1856; eight children, seven 
living. 

PENTONBERG M. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Arlingtmi; Germany; 369 acres, $25,000; Dem; Cath. 

PHILLIPS ETHAN, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; born 111; Rep; Prot. 

PHILLIPS WM. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; from N.Y. ; Rep; Prot; 80 acres, $6,000. 

O AINEY JAMES, Laborer; P.O.Arlington; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

-•^ REARDON THOS. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath. 

RENICK HENRY, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; from Germany; Dem; Prot. 

RICE JAMES, Farmer and Slock Raiser, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; born in Cumberland 
Co. Maine, May 22, 1821; came to county in 1847; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres, valued at 
$12,000; held the offices of Collector and Constable; wife was Olive M. Berry, born in 
Cumberland Co. Maine, Feb. 4, 1822; married April 29, 1S52; two children. 

RICHARDS E. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co. 111. 

RIFE S.\ML. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Peru; r6o acres, $S,ooo; Rep. born Pa. 

ROBINSON D. C. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; born Worcester Co. Mass; Rep; Prot. 

ROBINSON JOHN V. Retired, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Del.; Dem; Friend; So acres, $4,000. 

ROBINSON WM. H. Principal of Public School, Arlington; Rep; Prot. 

ROETZEL HENRY, Tinner; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Cath; born Germany. 

ROHAN PATRICK, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 



290 VOTKUS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

KVAX TIIOS. Farmer, Sc-c. i8; I'.O. Arlington; 80 acres; Dein; Cath; born Ireland. 
RVAN rilOS, J. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Calli; from 111. 

CCIINKIDKR IIENKV, K.irmer; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Pi»l; born Germany. 

"^ SCIINFIDKR GEO. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prol; born Germany. 

SCURK JOHN' C. Farmer; P.O.Arlington; Ind; Meth; 102 acres; from Ohio. 

SIEISENALLKR DO.VIINICK, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

SHILTS REUBEN, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born III. 

SHII.rZ RI-:U13EN, Farmer; P.O. .Vrlington; born in Penn. 

SIlL'l.rZ \VM. Farmer, Sec. tj; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; 120 acres; born Germany. 

SKKFFIXCJTOX FUANK, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. III. 

April 27, 1S52; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres, value $12,000. 
SKKFFIXOTOX I'KTFK, Farmer, Sec. 2ir I'.O. Arlington; born in Canada, March i, 

1S49, came to Co. in 1S71; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres, valued at $12,000; held office of 

Commissioner of Highways. 
SI.MPSON COURTNEY, Painter; P.O.Arlington; Kep; Prot; born Bureau Co. 111. 
SKEFFINGTON JOSEPH M. Student; Sec. 3; Dem; Cath; born Bureau Co. 111. 
SKEFFINGTON MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; 240 acres; Can. 
SKEFFINGTOX TliOS. F.armer, Sec. 2l; P.O.Arlington; from Canada. 
S.MITH ALBERT M. Carpenter; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Maine. 
SMITH D.VNIEL, Carpenter; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot. 
SMITH JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. Ill, Jan. II, 1S52;. 

Dem; Cath; 160 acres; value $12,000. 
SMITH JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 160 acres; born Ireland. 
SMITH JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; 160 acres; born Ireland. 
SMITH JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. 111. 
S.MITH MICHAEL, .Section Boss; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
SMITH S.\ML. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prol; born in Penn. 
STUBER WM. Sen. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
STUBER WM. Jr. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prol; born Germany. 
SULLIVAN D. R. Sen. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O.Arlington; i5o acres; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
SULLIVAN D. R. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. III. 
SULLIVAN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. IlL 
SURVIS \VM. G. Mason; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot; born in Canada. 
SWEET J. J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; 60 acres; born N.Y. 
SWEET MARTIN P. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born 111. 

nPHOMPKINS S. H. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Meth; from N.V. 
■'• THEILAN MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany. 
TOMPKINS G. E. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Maine. 
TURNER HENRY, Engineer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot. 



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AN LAW R. B. Station Agent; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 

VAN METER JOHN F. Blacksmith; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 



'XX TAGNER FRED. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany. 
^* WALLERS THEOBALD, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prol; born in Germany. 
WALTERS FRED. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; 160 acres; from Germany. 
WAKREX CYRUS T. Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. Oct. 
14, 1S24, came 10 Co. 1859; Rep; Unitarian; wife was Annie W. Stewart, born in Middlesex 
Co. Mass; married May 28, 1S57; four children. 
WAUGH JOHN, Harness Maker; P.O. Arlington; Ind; Prot; from Penn. 
WELCH JOHN, Farmer, Sec 23; P.O. Arlington: So acres; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
WEIHEL RUDOLPH, Blacksmith, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany. 
WEERICK JOHN. Saloon, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Germany. 
WHITE MATIIEW, Sr. Farmer, P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 



BUREAU COUNTY : WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 293 

WHITE MATHEW, Jr. Farmer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath^ born in Bureau Co. 111. 
WOIjFE WM. H." Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington; botn in Orange Co. N. Y. Dec. 18, 

1S33; came to Co. in 1S6S; Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000; wife was Jane 

L. Tompliins. born in Dutchess Co. N. Y.; married March 28, 1858; have ha.l four children, 

three living. 
WILLIAMSON THO'S. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; owns 250 acres; Rep; Prot. 
TVILSOIV J. M. Hardware, Stoves, and Agricultural Implements P.O. Arlington; born in 

MedniaCo. Ohio, Oct. 3, 1S22; came to Co. 1S44; Ind; Bapl; has held ofifice of Supervisor; 

wife Has Jane E. Curtis, born in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio; married April 28, 1847; has three 

children. 
WILLVERTZ JACOB, Laborer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Germany. 
WKIGHT ROBERT B. Farmer, Sec. Ig; P.O Arlington; born in Philadelphia. Penn. 

Sept. 23, 1S54; came to Co. in 1S55; Rep; Prot; wife wjs Lucinda Little, born in Bureau 

Co. 111.; married Dec. 24, 1S75. 
WYER LAWRENCE, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 480 ac; from Ireland. 
WUNDER ADAM, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; 240 ac; from Germany. 
WUJSTDER .\DAM, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany. 



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OUNG MICHAEL, Merchant, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Germany. 



ZEARING I^OUIS, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; born in Cumberland Co. Penn. 
Sept. 10, 1827; came to Co. in 1S36; Rep; Bapt; owns 250 acres, valued at $15,000; held 
office of School Trustee and Highway Commissioner; wife was Helen M. Whisler, born in 
Cumberland Co. Penn. Sept. 8, 1S35; married Feb. 11, 1S69; has five children. 



WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 

A CKER J. Farmer; rents of Mrs. Mary Jones, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; from N. J.; Rep; Bapt. 
-^ ADAMS C. II. Miller, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot. 
ALBERGAST LOUIS, Farmer, .Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Meth. 
ANDREWS H. G. Shoemaker, Walnut; from N. J.; Rep; Meth. 

ARQUETTE P. Farmer; rents of E. Ross, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Christian. 
ASHENFELTER H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Dem. 
ATKINSON E. Grocer, Wahiut; from Ohio; Rep; Christian. 

AXTELL ALBERT, lives with father. Sec. 20; from Co; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot. 
AXTELL J. Laborer, Walnut; from Lee Co; Rep; Prot. 

AXTELL LEVI C. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnui; from N.Y.; Rep; Bapt; 160 acres. 
AXTELL LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; Prot; 80 acres. 
AXTELL MARTHA Mrs. (wid. of Reuben D) W.ahiut; from N.Y.; Chi-isti,an; 80 acres. 
AXTELL WM. Barber, Walnut; from N.Y.; Prot. 

"D ALDWIN M. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; from England; Rep; Meth. 
^ BAKER C. Laborer on N. Schertz' farm. Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Prot. 
BASS L. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Rep; Bapt; 130 aci'es. 
BAUMtiARTNER J. Farmer, .Sec. i; P.O.Ohio; from Switzerland; Rep; Evang; 120 acres. 
BAYARD A. L., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; Rep; Prot; owns 380 acres 
land. 

BEARSS O. L. Fanner, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; from Conn; Ind; Prot; 1S3 acres. 

BE.-VSOR I. C. Farmer; rents of J. McElvannia. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Bapt. 

BELKNAP L. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; United Brethren; 200 acres. 

BEISSER J. Farmer; rents of Wm. Claik, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; W. Meth. 

BENTLEY S. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Dem; Prot; 80 acres. 

BLACK ii. W. Farmer, Sec. 35; P O. Walnut; born Perry Co. Ohio, Nov. 22, 1829; came 

to this Co. 1S65; Rep; Meth; owns i5o acres land; value properly $10,000; wife was Mary C. 

I'.aden, born Middletown, Frcdericlc Co. Md. Dec. 30, 1829; marrieil April 18, 1S50; has 

two children. , 

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294 VOTERS ANM) TAXPAYERS OF 

r.LACK. G. !•■. rents of father, Sec. 35; I'.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Melh. 

r.ODINE I. Farmer; rents of K. Kelley, Jr. Sec. 8; I'.O. Walnut; from N. J.; Deni; liapt. 

RODINE JOS. Laborer, Walnut; from Mich; Kep; Meth. 

RoniXK WM. Farmer; rents of I'eter Martin, Sec. 6; P.O. Walnut; from Mich; Bapt. 

BORMEISER 11. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Lulh; 80 acres. 

BRADLEY A. lives with father, Sec. 18; I'.O. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Oath. 

BRADLEY C. Farmer; rents of L. Brewer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Ireland; Cath. 

BRADLEY D. Farmer; rents of W. S. O'Dell, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

BRADLEY JAS. Farmer; rents of Thos. Ong, Sec. ig; P.O. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

BREWER 1.. Clothing, and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; from Tp; Rep; Prot. 

BREWER LOUIS.V Mrs. wid. of Louis, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Ind; Meth; 60 acres. 

i5RF.WER R. Farmer. Walnut; from Ky; Kep; Christian. 

BROTEM.\KKLE J. H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Md; Dem; Prot; 160 acres. 

BROTEMARKLE M. Farmer; rents of Thos. Landers, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; Va; Dem; Prot. 

BRC)1"E.\I.\RKLE M. lives with father. Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from LaSalle Co. Ill; Dem; Prot. 

l;R<,)\VN' |()E 11. .\gricultural Impl'ls. Walnut; from Princeton; Rep; Prot; val.. prop. $I,0O0. 

BUUCIC WINSLOW K. Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. Walnut; horn Wilmington, Windham Co. 

\'i. luiie 4, iSii; came to this Co. 183S; Rep; Bapt; owns 320 acres land; wife was Elvira 

Bri.lg.-. born Wilmington, Windham Co. Vt. Nov. 10, 1810; married Jan. 10, 1836; has had 

six children, three dead and three living. 
'bUC11.VN.\N SUSAN Mrs. will, of Jno; rents of J. Frease, Sec. 13; P.O. Walnut; Ohio; Prot. 
BURKIC BRIDc;ET Mrs. wid. of Richard, Sec. 4; I'.O. Walnut; Ireland; Cath; 40 acres. 
BURlvE JAS. J. Laborer, Walnui; from N.^■.; Dem; I'roi. 
liUKKE JOHN', Grain and Slock, Walnut; born in Ireland, June 4, 1S41; came to this Co. 

1S71; Kep; Cath; wife was Eva A. Wattles, botn Erie Co. I'enn. March 31, 1854; married 

April 30. 1S73; has one child, Jennie F. Buike, born Oct. 10, 1874. 
HUKHI'UjIj G. H. Drugs, Walnut; born Salisbuiy, Herkimer Co. N.Y. Feb. 14, 1844; 

came to this Co. 1S71; Rep; Prot; wife vi-as Emily C. Austin, born Porter, Niagara Co N.Y. 

Ian. 2, 1S44; married Oct. 16, 1872; has one child, Mary E. born Aug. 21, 1S72. 
BURTON JNO. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot; 104'i acres. 
BYEKS J. Furniture, Walnut; from Penn; Prot. 

CARTER J. Farmer, rents of J. M. Van Arnam, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Melh; from Co. 
C.\STLES J. Carpentei;, Walnut; Rep; Prot; from Mendota, LaSalle Co. 

CASTNER S A. Mrs. (widow of Wm. H.) Milliner, Walnut; from Ohio; Christian. 

CHANULIOK E. C. Sewing Machine .Vgent, Walnut; born Union Co. Ohio, March 24, 
1825; came to this county 1859; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres land in Lee Co; val. property, 
$5,000; wife was Mary A. King, born (,"ohnnl>iann Co. Ohio, Jan. 30, 1826; married Sept. 
16. 1849; 'I'l'' eight children. 

CHANDLER EDWIN, Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; val. prop. $800. 

CHAPMAN O. E. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Walnut; Cong; Rep; 160 acres. 

CLARK G. lives with father, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 

CLARK. WM. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 380 acres; from N.Y. 

CLATON G. W. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; born Shelby Co. Ohio, Nov. 19, 1835; 
came to this county 1857; Dem; .Meth; owns 480 acres land; value property $22,000; wife 
was Drusila Stiles, born Logan Co. Ohio. Dec. 4, 1S36; married Oct. 18, 1859; has three 
children. 

CLATON (.;. F. Farmer, rents of G. W. Claton, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Meth; Ohio. 

CL.VYTOX 1), F. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; born Shelby Co. Ohio, Oct. 6, 1851; 
came to this county 1876; Rep; Melh; wife was Martha A. Carroll, born Clark Co. Ohio, 
Nov. 8, 1S52; married Sept. 15, 1872; has one child, I'erley C. Clayton, born April 19, 1875. 

CLIFFORD E. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Spiritualist; 320 acres; from Me. 

COOL CATHEKIXE Mrs. (widow of Elisha), Sec. 7; P O. Walnut; born near Win- 
chester, Va. [an. 19, 1820; came to this county 1834; Meth; tirst husband was Kobt. Clark, 
born luly 24, 1812, married Dec. 26, 1841, died April 6, 1864; second husband was Elisha 
Cool, born Dec. 3. iSii, married April 3, 1872. died March 20, 1876. 

COOL H. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 120 acres; from W. Va. 

COOL J. Farmer, rents of H. Cool, Sec. iS; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Bapt; from W.Va. 



BUREAU COUNTY: WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 295 

COOL I. N. lives with father, Sec iS, P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from Va. 

COOL M. S. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut;- from Co; Rep; Bapt; 60 acres. 

COLWELL B. F. Minister Baptist Church, Walnut; Bapt. 

CKAKE E. Harness Manufactory, Walnut; born Delaware Co. Ohio, July 22, 1851; came 
to this county 1S74; Rep; Prot; value property $600; wife was Nina Thomas, born China 
Tp. Lee Co. III. March 27, 1853; mariied Nov. 12, 1874. 

CRANE A. B. Harnessmaker, Walnut; from Ohio; _ Rep; Prot. 

CRITCHELL F. C. Machinist, Blacksmith and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Wal- 
nut; born Djrchester, Doisetshire, Eng. Nov, 23, 1844; came to this county 1875; Rep; 
Epis; value property $1,800; wife was Martha Armor, born Somerset Co. Penn. July 26, 
1846; married July 27, 1869. 

CRONK WRIGHT WM. Farmer, rents of J. Waterhouse, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; Ca. 

"T^.-VNN A. Shoemaker, Walnut; from Denmark; Rep; Luth. 

^ DANUSER THOS. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Evang; 2S0 ac; Switzerland. 

DEANS ROBT. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; Dem; Pres; 40 acres; Ireland. 

DeLONG JNO. Walnut; from Can; Rep. 

DODGE A. B. lives with father. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; from Peru, 111; Bapt. 

DODGE I. B. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; Bapt; 260 acres; from Vt. 

DOW H. C. Drayman, Walnut; from Yorktown, Bureau Co; Ind; Meth. 

DUNN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; born in RaihviUy, Co. Carlow, Ireland, 
Oct. 21, 1817; came to this county 1B65; Ind; Cath; owns 80 acres land; value property 
$4,000; wife was Mrs. Eliza Lawlass (widow of Richard), born in Queens Co. Rose and 
Alice, Ireland; married Oct. 18, 1864; has four children. 

DYE JOHN H. Farmer, ^ec. g; P.O. Walnut; born Miami Co. Ohio, March 26, 1849; 
came to this county 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres land; val. prop. $11,000; wife was 
Mary E. Karschner, born Union Co, Penn. Sept. 19, 1849; married Feb. 5, 1867; has one 
child living, Eva, born Dec. 30, 1S72, and two children dead. 

T7ASTMOND E. P. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; from Eng; W. Meth. 

^ ELDRIDGE GEO. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 200 acres; from Ohio. 

ELLEB MARTIN. Minister Evangelical Association, Sec. it; P.O. Walnut; born Wons- 

heim, Germany, Dtc. 14, 1833; came to this county 1852; Rep; Evang; wife was Mary 

Miller, horn Buffalo, N.Y. July 25, 1845; married April 2, 1869; has four children, three 

boys and one girl. 
ENNES THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; born in Henrietta, Ohio, May 

9, 1834; came to this county in 184S; Rep; Prot; owns 240 acres land; wife was Sarah E. 

Atkinson, born near Zanesville, in Morgan Co. Ohio, Jan. 12, 1838; married Aug. 21, 1854; 

has two children, one girl and one boy. 
EPPERSON E. Carpenter, Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot; 80 acres. 
EPPERSON R. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; from county; Dem; Prot; 173 acres. 

■pENSTIMAKER LOUIS, Laborer on E. Ross' farm. Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Penn. 

^ FISHEK EDWARD, Painter; P, O. Walnuf; Dem; from town. 

EARMILOE F. F. Rev. Minister M. E. Church, Walnut; born King Stanley, Glouces- 
tershire, England, July 12, 1846; came to this county 1S76; Meth; wife was Mary A. T. 
Baxter, born Stone House, Gloucestershire, England, June 9, 1845; married July I, 1872; 
has two children, boys. 

FERRIS O. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; born Yetton Keynell, Wiltshire, England, March 
19, 1826; came to this county 1850; Dem; Meth; owns So acres land; wife was Jane Cooper, 
born Castle Coomb, Wiltshire, England, June 2, 1S32; married April S, 1857; has seven 
children, all living. 

FISHER T. J. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; born New Hudson, Allegany Co. N. Y. 
March 2g, 1835; came to this counly 1849; Uem; Prot; owns 52 acres land; value property 
$5,000; wife was Hannah F. Kimmell, birn Edinburg, Wayne Co, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1S40; 
married April 3, 1S65; his lia'1 fr-ii- r''tldren, two dead and two living. 

FISHER THOS. Carpenter and Builder, Walnut; Dem; Prot; N.Y. 

FORDHAM CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, Dec. 
22, 1825; came to this county 1856; Dem; Epis; owns 320 acres land; wife w.ns Elizabeth 
M. Morgan, born Cambridgeshire, England, Nov. 13, 1S29; married Nov. 17, 1S50; has live 
children, boys. 



296 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

FOKDHAM I. Farmer. Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, June 14, 
1854; cnnie to county 1S56; Deni; E|ii-i; wife was Kannie A. Bullcr, born Caml)ridgeshire, 
I'nyland, .Xug. 29. 1S54; married Dec. II, 1873; has two children. 

FOROHAM WM. Karmur, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, Feb. 
7. 1S51; came to this county 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $5,000; 
wife was Sarah J. Pinion, born Princeton, Bureau Co. III. April 10, 1854; married Aug. 18, 
1S72; has one child, Elizabeth Fordham, born Walnut Tp. Bureau Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1873. 

FORNEY JUllX, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O.Ohio; Rep; Christian; 160 acres; Penn. 

FORNEY JOS. C. Farmer; rents of D. Wolf, Sec. 9; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from county. 

FORNEY W. W. Farmer; rents of M. llensel. Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Prot; Ohio. 

FOX G. >S, Shoemaker, Walnut; born Lincolnshire, England, March 19. 1833; oamc to this 
county 1S74; Rep; .VIeth; value property $1,000; wife was Mary Ungcr, born Greencasile, 
Franklin Co. Penn. Nov. 29, 1S37; married Jan. 26. 1870; lias four children. 

FREASE J. Farmer. Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; born Somerset Co. I'enn. Dec. 4. 1827; came 
to this C'lunty 1856; Ind; Proi; owns i6o acres land; value propeny §8,000; wife was Eliza 
A. llensel. born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, March 31, 1828; married April 20, 1852; ha.i had 
seven children, four living and three dead. 

FREDERICK ELIZ.\BET11 Mrs. widow Geo. .Sec. 10; P.O.Walnul; Meth; 80 ac; Germany. 

FREEI>r.\N CHAS. Clothing, and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; born Clymer, Chautauqua 
Co. N. Y. Feb. 17; 1S35; came to this county 1851; Dem; Proi; owns 80 acres land; value 
properly $6.loo; wife was Nancy Brewer, born Elizabeth, Harrison Co. Ind. Dec. 23 1S37; 
married Jan. 27, 1S56; has five children. 

FREE.M.VN ABIGAIL Mrs. widow of Walter; Bapt; N.Y. 

FULLER J. B. Farmer; rents of E. Epperson, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Epis; England. 

FULLER J.VS. Farmer, Walnut; Rep; Prot; 320 acres land; England. 

/^ATELY R. M. Blacksmith, Walnul; Rep; Prot; Mass. 

^ GOLDEN G. Farmer, Walnut; Dem; Prot; N.Y. 

GATCH L. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; born Clermont Co. Ohio, Jan. 28, 1840; came 
to this county iSjS; Rep; Bapt; owns 112 acres Kind; wife was Lona L. Welch, born Cale- 
donia Co. Vt. April 9, 1852; married March 16, 1871; has had three children, one dead and 
two living. 

GOLDEN JNO. Farmer, Walnut; Dem; Bapt; N.Y. 

GOLDEN i;. G. Carpenter, Walnut; Rep; Prot; N. J. 

GONIGAN P. Farmer. Sec. i; P.O. Ohio; Dem; Evang; 250 acres; Germany. 

GOODM.A.N G. Dry Goods and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; Rep; Germany. 

GOUIiD A. C. Farmer, Sec. 7; PO. Walnut; born Rutland, Meigs Co. Ohio, Feb. 23, 1S19; 
came to this county 1875; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $4,000; wife was 
Harriet Melvin, born Tioga Co. Penn. July i, 1834; married June 24, 1875. 

GRIGGS W.M. Laborer on E. McMeens' farm, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot. 

GRISHAM WM T. Drayman, Walnut; Rep; Meth; Iowa. 

GROSENBECK J. Drugs, Walnut; Rep; Prot; St. Louis. 

GROSSE S. Farmer; rents of L. Brewer, Sec. 33; P.O. W.alnut; Dem; Prot; Penn. 

GUITHER HENRY, Farmer. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnui; born April 6. 1827, in village Hoff- 
tii-Sianach. .'Vmt .Sonnefelt, Herzogtum, S.txe-Coburg, Germany; came to this county in 
1S49; Kep; Evang; owns 740 acres of land, valued at $47 000; wife was Barbara Poppe, 
born Feb. 25, 1830, in village Drubenbach. Amt Sonnefcli, Herzogtum. Saxe-Coburg, Ger- 
many; married Oct. 15, 1849; has had nine children, seven living, two dead. 

GUITHER E. Fanner; rents of H. Guilhcr, Sec. i; P.O. Walnui; Rep; Evang; from county. 

GUITHER JNO. lives with father. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Evang; La Salle Co. ' 

T_T ANE.S A. E. Wagonmaker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 

••"^ HART D. Laborer on L. Major's farm, Sec. 22; P.O.Walnul; Meth; Ohio. 

HASEYEG.'VR F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth; 160 acres. 

HAYES J. Laborer on J. H. Dye's farm. Sec. 9; from Ind; Rep; Prot. 

HEDLEY C. Farmer. Sec. 20; P.O.Walnul; from Penn; Dem; Bapt; 105 acres. 

IlENSELA. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O.Ohio; from Ohio; Rep; Meth. 

HENSEL v.. B. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres. 

IIILDERBANU A. F.armer, rents of C. Freeman, Sec. 14; from N.J.; Rep. 



BUREAU COUNTY : WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 297 

HISKEY R. Clerk, Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Luth. 

HOBERT JNO. A. Laborer, Walnut; from Rock Island Co.; Dem; Prot. 

HOCKENBURY G. W. Engineer, Walnut; from N.J.; Dem; Prot. 

HODGES L. D. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; W. Meth; ii<)}4 acres. 

HODGES H. F. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres. 

HOLMES SARAH Mrs. wid.of Burroughs, Walnut; from N.Y.; Meth. 

HOWES A. Lab. on S. Bentley's farm, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from Wis; Rep; Prot. 

T SDELL J. R. Hardware, Walnut; from Princeton; Dem; Prot. 

T ACKSON M. Lab. on E. Clifford's farm, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; Mendota; Rep; Spiritualist. 
J JAMES GEO. W. Farmer, rents of Wm. Woolley, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
JAMES WM. Lab.|On S. Morgan's farm, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from Va.; Rep; Prot. 
JAMES F. Farmer, rents of J. Kurtz, Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; from Co.; Dem; Universalist. 
JOHNSON J. W. Billiards, Walnut; val. prop. $i,5&o. 

TV^AUFMAN C. Farmer, rents of J. McElvannia, Sec, 5; P.O. Walnut; Penn; Rep; Bapt. 
KEIFER A. Farmer, rents of J. Albreight, Sec. 32; from France; Dem; Prot. 

KEIFER C. Butcher, Walnut; from Lee Co.; Prot. 

KEITHALM L. Saloon, Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth. 

KELLEY ELEAZElt, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Walnut; born in Unity, Waldo Co. 
Me., .'\ug. I, iSoS; came to this county in 1845; Rep; Prot; owns 353 acres land; first 
wife was Olive J. Norton, born in Troy, Me. Jan. 27, 1S12; married S[iring of 1835, died 
July S, 1841; second wife was Mrs. Hannah M. Baker (wid. Jno.,) born in Gilmanton, Staf- 
ford Co., New Hampshire, Jan. 29, 1812. married Aug. 18, 1843; has had one child by first 
wife and five by second wife — three dead and two living. 

KELLEY ELEAZER, Jr. Propr. Walnut House. Walnut; born Walnut Tp., Bureau 
Co., III., March ig. 184S; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $5,000; wife was Maggie Nelson, born 
Mercer C '. Penn. March 22, 1S50; married Sept. 17, 1S68; has three children. 

KELLEY ISAAC, Gen. Mdse. and Agricultural Imps. Walnut; born Waldo Co. Me. Feb. 
22, 1836; came to this county 1847; Prot; owns 160 acres land in Iowa; wife was Anetta 
Wolf, born (Jl'ampxign Co. Ohio, July 7, 1846; married April ig, 1863; has two children. 

KIBBEY D. D. Tailor, Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep. 

KIMMELL A. Blacksmith, Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Prot. 

KIMMELL M. Lab. on T. J. Fisher's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Co.; Rep; Meth. 

KIMMELL WM. Carpenter, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot. 

KNIGHT Z. C. Livery, Boarding and Sale Stable, Walnut; born Erie Co. N.Y. Aug. 14, 
1844; c.rme to this county 1849; i"d; Prot; val. prop. $1,000; wife was Marian V.Smith, 
born Marengo. McHenry Co. III. Aug. 17, 1850, married June 28, 1S68; has three children. 

KNIGHT M. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Bap; 140 acres. 

KORNDER JNO. L. Furniture, Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth. 

KURTZ I. Jr. Stock Dealer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnu'; born near Evansburg, Montgomery 
Co. Penn. iVug. 14, 1832; came to this countv lS6[; Dem; Pi'ol; owns 338 acres; wife was 
Mary J. Ross, born near New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, March 14, 1S42, married 
March 14, 1S67; has had five children, four living and one dead, 

KIRTZ I. Farmer, Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Bapt; 80 acres. 

T A FEVER F. Carpenter, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
^ LANDERS J.\S. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Cath. 

LANDERS & KNIGHT, Law, Real Estate, Insurance and Collection Office, Walnut, 
Bureau Co. 111. 

LANDERS THOS. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. W,alnut; born Queens Co. Rathdomey, Ireland, 
March 12, iSiS; came to this county 1841; Dem; Cath; owns 280 acresland; first wife was 
Betsey Fisher, born Dec. 21, 1823, married June g, 1841; second wife was Eliza D. Stall, 
born Jan. 5, 1S33, married March 22, 1856; has eleven cl'Udren, five by first wife and si.x by 
second. 

LANDERS W. Lawyer, Walnut; from Tp.; Dem; Prot. 

LANPIIER P. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Bapt; 2oo acres. 

LARSEN JNO. Farmer, rents of L. K. Thompson, Sec. ig; V.O. Walnut;' from Sweden; Luth. 



298 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

LE FEBEB PHILiLIP, Carpenter and Guilder, Walnul; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Nov. 
20, 1819; can\e to this county 1S54; Dem; Univ; owns 40 acre.s land in Iowa; val. property 
$2. 000; wife wa- Sarah C. Price, bnrn Hamilton Co. Ohio, Nov. 29, 1819; married Aug. 25, 
1S44; wife died Feb. g, 1876; has five children. 

LEMASTERS SARAH E, Mrs. widow of Jacob, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; Bapt; from Ohio. 

l.EVEV PATRICK, Laborer, Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

LINDSEV I. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres. 

LIVEY D. Meat Market, Walnut; from Amboy, Lee Co; Dem; Prot. 

LOGUE M. R. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from N. J. 

LONG. H. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Christian; 140 acres; Germany. 

LONG WM. Farmer, Sec. 25; P O. Limericl;; Rep; Meth; 80 acres; Ohio. 

LONGACRE J. Farmer, rents of J. Fegthley, Sec. 25; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Penn. 

LOXG.-VCRE J. J. Farmer, rents of J. Fuller, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; Penn. 

LOXGACRE S. Farmer, rents of J. Fegthley, Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Prot; Penn. 

LOTHEREDCE STEPHEN, Laborer, Walnut; lives with Charles Freeman; Ind. Dem; Prot. 

LOUIS J NO. Shoemaker, Walnut; Rep; Luth; Denmark. 

"|\/r .AJOR L. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; 640 acres; N.Y. 

■'■*-'- .\I.\NLEY C. Farmer, rents of W. S. Odell, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; Tenn. 

.M \RQUIS J- S, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; Rep; Pres; prop. $1,500; Ohio. 

31A11TIN" P. H. Farmer, Walnul; born in Painted Post, Steuben Co. N.Y.June 2, 1814; 
came to tliis county 1S37; Reji; Prot; owns 73 acres land; wife was |ane Griner, born Au- 
gusta Co. Vu. June 14, iSog; married Jan. Ig, 1834; has had eight children, four dead and 
four living. 

MASON M. S. Carpenter, Walnut; Dem; Bapt; val. prop. $2.oco; from N.Y. 

MASON W. C, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; from Iowa; Rep; Cong. 

MATSON J. W. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Rep; So acres; from Ohio. 

MEISSVER C. R. lives with father. Sec. I; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Evang; from Prussia. 

MEISSNEK CARL, Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Ohio; born in Dimmen, Prussia, Aug. 18. 1S25, 
came to this county in 1857; Rep; Evang; owns 414 acres land; val. prop. $24,700; wife 
was Caroline Donke. born in Anklen, Prussia, Jan. 28, 1825; married Nov. 15, 1851; has 
had seven children, si.\ living and one dead. 

MELTZER D. Harnessmaker, Walnut; Dem; Prot; val. prop. $1,000; from Penn. 

MELTZER G. D. Mason, Walnul; from Penn; Dem; Prot. 

MERCER L. Clerk, Walnut; from Princeton; Rep; Meth. 

MILLEK K. Painter, Walnut; born St. Gall, Switzerland, Dec. 19, 1845; came to this 
county 1S73; Dem; Cath; wife was Caroline Engelhart, born Ohio, Jan. 12, 1S56; married 
June iS. 1S74; has one child, born April 9, 1875. 

MILLER L. Farmer, rents of I. B. Doilge, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Meth. 

MILLIKEN D. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Pres; 200 acres; from Ireland. 

MORAN WINFIELD, School Teacher; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; from Canada. 

MORGAN S. Farmer, rents of Mrs. R. D. Axtle, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Bapt; Ohio. 

MURDOCK B. F. lives with father, Sec. 6; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from W.Va. 

MURDOCK G. G. Sen. Farmer, Sec, 6; P.O. Walnut; Kep; Prot; 221 acres; W.Va. 

MURDOCK G. G. Jr. Farmer, Sec 6; P.O. Walnnt; Rep; Meth; 115 acres; NV.Va. 

MURDOCK L. M. Artist, Walnul; Rep; Bapt; from W.Va. 

MURDOCK J. R. Jeweler, Walnut; Rep; Bapt; from W.Va. 

MURDOCK WM. H. lives wiih father, Sec. 6; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; W.Va. 

McDOWEl.L G. S. Clerk, Walnul; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 

McKIjVAXNIA JAS. Livery and Boarding Stable, and Proprietor of Transient HouRC, 
Walnut; born in Ireland. April 28. 1S47; came to this county 1S50; Rep; Meth; owns 160 
acres land; value property $11,500; wife was .Vgnes M. Fuller, born Trivoli, Peoria Co. 111. 
July 5, 1S52; married March g. 1871; has three children. 

McGINN JNO. Restaurant, Walnul; from Ireland; Dem; Cath. 

McMEEN C. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnul; Dem; Prot; 160 acres; Penn. 



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AFZIGER J. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Ohio; Dem; Prot; from Woodford Co. 111. 
NORTON J. Section Boss R.6. Walnut; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 



BUEEAD COl'NTV: WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 299 

NAUMANX HENRV, Farmer, S.-c. Ii; P.O. Walnut; born Bindsachsen, Darmstadt, 
Germany, .A.pril g, 1S30; came to thi.s county 1S52; Rep; Evang. Association; owns 260 
acres; value property §17,000; wife was Anna B. Pope, born Coburg, Germany, March 24, 
1839; married Jan. 25, 1557; lias nine chddren. 

/^.\ICFORD E. Farmer, Sec. 23, rents of Mrs. Elizabeth Madison; P.O. Walnu ; Bapt; Penn. 

^-^ OAKFORD S. M. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Bapt; So acres; Penn. 

OBERG C. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Luth; 100 acres; Sweden. 

ODELL W. S. Farmer. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; born Cass Co. Mich. Oct. 21, 1S47; canfe to 
this couiitv 1S54; Rep; Prot; owns 293 acres land; value property $19,000; wife was N. 
.Maria l-CcUey. born Walnut, Walnut Tp. 111. Jan. 29, 1855; married Aug. 21, 1868; has had 
three children, one dead and two living. 

O'JfEAL .TOFTN", Wagon M.iker, Walnut; born Juniata Co. Penn. Nov. i, 1S45; came to 
this county 1866; Dem; Prot; value property $2,500; wife was Catherine Le Feber, born 
Clermont Co. Ohio, April 25, 1852; married Feb. 14, i85g; has three children. 

O'NEAL S. Carpenter, Walnut; Dem; Prot; from Penn. 

ONG THOS. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; 80 acres; Penn. 

ONG WM. BUcksmith; lives with father. Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot. 

OTT W. J. Miller, Walnut; Rep; Prop; Maryland. 

OVI3RHOLT C. Proprietor of Farmer's Hotel, and Blacksmith, Walnut; born Philadel- 
phia, Penn. Sept. 4. 1S16; came to this county 1S57; Rep: Pres; value properly §6,500; 
wife was N'ancv Stevens, IJiorn in Ohio, Aug. 6, 1824; married Nov. 17, 1865; has ^seven 
children. 

pEDDiCORD G. P. School Teacher, Walnut; Rep; Meth. 

■*■ PENrL.\ND L. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. W^alnut; from Ireland; Dem; Meth; 160 acres. 

PAEPKE JNO. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; born Papenhagen Kington, Prussia, Aug. 
12, 1S26; came to this county 1S56; Dem; Luth; o\vn> 80 acres land; value §6,000; wife 
was Mary S. Clans, born Gifforn, Iviiigton, Hanover, Jan. 21, 1838; married March g, 1862; 
has had three children, one dead and two living. 

PEPKE J. Laborer on I. Lindsey's farm, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; Meth; Holland. 

PETERSON H. B., R.R. .-Vgent, Walnut; Rep; Prot; Ohio, 

PETTITT CH.\S. Carpenter, Walnut; Epis; from England. 

PHILLIPS .v. J. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 200 acres; Penn. 

PHILLIPS ISAAC, Banker, Walnut; Rep; Prot; val. prop. §3,000; N.Y. 

PHILLIPS THOS. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Bapl; 130 acres; Penn. 

PINION P. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Christian; 160 acres; England. 

POPE JNO. J. lives- with son-in-law, Henry Guither, Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; Evang; Germany. 

PRAT r B. E. Clerk, Walnut; Rep; Con^;; Conn. 

PRATT G. O. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; 240 acres; W. Va. 

PRICE A. H. Hardware, Walnut; Dem; La Salle Co. 

PRICE GEO. lives with father. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohin; Epis. 

PRICE J.A.S. Farmer, rents of E. R. Bryant, Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; Epis; England. 

PRICE THOS. live^ with father, Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; Epis; Joliet. 

PUTCAMP AUGUST, Restaurant, Walnui; Rep, Luth; Germany. 

PUTC.\MP H. Restaurant, Walnut; Rep; Luth; Germany. 

PYBURN F. Laborer, Walnut Tp; Rep; Prot. 

PYBURN WM. Drayman, Walnut; Prot; Rep. 

O AMSEV W. B. Clerk, Walnut; Dem; Univ; frim county. 
■'■^ KEDENBVUGH G. Sec i; P.O.Ohio; Evang; Germany. 
KAMSEY .TOHX, General Merchandise, Walnut; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Oct. 2, 1822; 

came to this connly 1847; Dem; Univ; owns 80 acres land in Iowa; value nroperty $S,ooo; 

wife was .^nn Buckingham, born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Oct. 13, 1S26; married Dec. 17, 1S46; 

has five children. 
RETTER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Walnut; Evang; Germany. 
RING EN BERG C. Laborer on L. I'entland's farm, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Germany. 
RI.X WM. Laborer, Walnut; Epis; England. 
R0DC;ERS JAS. Fu-ner; rents of L. D. Rumherger, Sec. 30; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Pres; I74ac. 



800 VOTKRS AND TAXPAYKKS OF 

ROBl\SO.\ J. H. Constable, I'.O. Walmit; Rep; I'rjt; Dover Tj.. 

ROHRI'^U JffO. Farmer.Sec 15; I'.O. Walnut; born Canton Berne. Switzerland. Jan. 13 1S13: 
came to this county 1851; Rep; Evang; owns 107 acres laml; value property SS.ooo; first 
wife was Ann Haney. born 180S; married April 3, 1S35; second wife was Frances Siuzke. born 
Canton Berne. .Switzerland, .Xpiil 23, 1823; married Jan. 15, 1S45; 'i^* l'^'' live children bv lir^l 
wife, one living and four dead, and seventeen children by second wife, eleven living and 
si.\ dead. 

ROHRF.R A. lives with father, .Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Ev.ing; Ohio. 

ROHRER G. lives with father. Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; Rep; F,vang; Switzerland. 

ROSS E. Farmer. Sec. 36; P.O Limerick; Rep; Meth; 573 acres; Ohio. 

ROSS J. K. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; 200 acres; Ohio. 

RUTHERFORD J AS. Laborer on L. Major's farm, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Meth; I'enn. 

RVAXTIIOS. Blacksmith, Walnut; Cath; Ireland. 

OCIILIXK J. Farmer; rents of J. Van Arnam, Sec 6; P.O. Walnut; from I'enn; Lulh. 

•— ^ SCHUOEDICR F. Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; Meth; 160 acres. 

SACKKTT D. N. Grain and Stock, Walnut; born Wcslfield, Mass. Jan. 2. 1842; came to 

this Co. 1S69; Dem; Meth; value property $4,500; wife was Louise E. Gillette, born Becket, 

Mass. March 26, 1847; married March 26, 1866; has one child, Minnie Loui.se, born Feb. 

12. 1868. ' 

SAYEKS J. H. General Merchandise, Walnut; bnrn Miami Co. Ohio. Dec. 3, 1832; came 

to this Co. 1858; Ren; B.ipi; value property S3.000; wife was .\ugusla Whilmore, born Preble 

Co. Ohio, July 6, 1836; married October 18, 1S57; has si.\ children. 
SAXEKS S. H. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; born Troy, Ohio, Miy 3, 1835; came to this 

Co. 185S; Rep; ISapl; value property $r,ooo; wife was Pamelia E. liruce, born Clarion Tp. 

Bureau Co. ill. Aug. 3, 1S41; married Jate. S, l86r; has one child, .Albert M Savers, born 

May 23, 1864. 
SCHEKTZ X. Farmer. Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; born in Straslnirg, ne.ir France, Nov. 20, 

1830; came to this Co. 1S52; Dem; Mennonite; owns 320 acres land; value property $i8. 000; 

wife was Louise loder, born Arispie Tp. Bureau Co. 111. March 25. 1845; married Oct 3. 

1867; has three children. 
SCHUBERT CHAS. W. Blaqlcsmith, Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth; val. prop. $1,500- 
SHINEMAN A. Laborer on W. S. Odell's farm. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; Germany; Rep; Prol. 
SHIRK. S. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; from Pen n; Dem; Christian; 240 acres. 
SHOPE P. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Luth; 80 acres. 
SICKENGER C. Farmer; rents of Misingham. Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; Dem. 
SIGMAN C. Laborer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot. 
SKINNER R. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Uni:od Brethren. 
SLOAN LYMAJf, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; born Hope, llamihon Co. N.V. March 
"4, 1824; came to this Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; owns So acres land; value property $5,000; wife 

was ^Iary Porter, born London, England, April 11, 1829; married Feb. 29, 1S52; has had 

nine children, seven living and two dead. 
SMITH A. H. Printer, Walnut; from Iowa; Rep; Meth. 

SMITH IL B. Justice Peace. Walnut; from N.V.; Rep; Prot; value properly S600. 
SMITH H. R Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
SPALSBURY W.\I. Carpenter, Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; Prol. 

SPRING.STE.M) (JEO. Laborer E. M. V.in Arnam's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; 111; Dem; Prot. 
STARRS SUS.\NN.\ Mrs. wid. of Chas. Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from I'enn; Prot. 
STILES ABKAM, F.irmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; born Steuben Co. N.Y. Jan. i, 1806; 

came to this Co. 1S53; Dem; Prot; owns 246 acres land; value ]>ropcrly $21,000; wife was 

Sarah Martin, born Steuben Co. N.Y. June 27, 1808; married Dec. 24; 1828; has had fifteen 

children, seven dead and eight living. 
STONE .\. R. General Merchandise; from N.V.; Dem; Meth. 
STKAYEK J. W, Agent for M. Mercer, Lumber. Walnut; born New Philadelphia, Ohio, 

June iS. 184J, came to this Co. 1S66; Rep; Meth; w^fe w.is Martha J. Mercer, born Mans- 
field, Ohio. Nov. 26, 1847; married Dec. 24,1867; has one child, Louie W. Strayer. born 

May 4 l86g; svas private Co. G. 51st Ohio Infantry. 
STRUB M. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; Luth; 240 .acre.s. 
SWITZER L. lives with father. Sec. 21; P.O. Wal ut; from Ohio; Dem; Prol. 



BUREAU COUNTY : WALNUT TOWNSHIP. 301 

SWITZER M. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; from Switzerland; Dem; ,Prot; 200 acres. 
SVVITZER S. lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot. 

T^HOMPSON L. K. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Princeton; Dem; Prot; So acres. 
^ THOMPSON R. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut. 

THOMPSON J. H., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; born Bath, Steuben Co. 
N.V Oct. S, 1831, came to this Co. 1875; Rep; Meth; value property $6,000; wife was Emma 
[. Kimliall, born .Mich; mimed June II, 1862; graduated at E. M. Institute, Cincinnati, 
Ohio. Feb. i860; was A. A. Surgeon U. S. A. in charge Hospital, Goodrich Landing, La. 
1S64; also graduated at Rush ivted. Col. Chicago, 111. Feb. 1865; has two children. 

TINNEY P. Cigars, etc. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath, 

TOBEY J,\S. Moulder, Walnut; from N.Y.; Ind. Prot. 

TOWNER D. M. Grain and Stock, Walnut; born Ophir, LaSalle Co. 111. March 15, 1841; 
came to thii Co. 1871; Dem; Pres; value property $12,700; wife was Florence Hoffman, born 
Troy, Grove Tp. LaSalle Co. 111. July 4, 1850;- married Oct. 18, 1868; was private Co. C, 7th 
III Cavalry; has three children. 

TOAVNSEND S. J. Y.ihov Walnut Afotor, Walnut; born Belmont Co. Ohio, Feb. 23, 1850; 
came to this Co. 1876; Rep; Meth; wife was Liiia Sargent, born Tiskilwa, Bureau Co. 111. 
March 16. 1S53; married March 16, 1S75; has one child, Grade A. born Dec. 24. 1S75. 

TURNER FRED. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; German Cath. 

"V 7"AN ARNAM CHAS. lives with father. Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot. 
^ VAN ARNA.M, C. A. Carpenter, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Ca; Rep; Meth. 

"VAN ARNAM J. M. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; born Kingston, Upper Canada, July 
12, 1S20, came to this Co. 1849; Dem; Prot; owns 520 acres land; wife was iMaggie Brosius, 
born Somerset Co. Penn, May 7th, 183S; married Oct. 4, 1869; has had nine children by first 
wife, two Llead and seven living, and one by second wife. 

VAN ARNAM ELIZABETH Mrs. wid. of Damen, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from N. Y, 

VAN ARNAM E. M. Farmer, rents of D. M. Towner. Sec. 17; from Co; Dem; Prot. 

VAN ARN.-\M JACOB, lives with father Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot. 

VAN ARNAM W.M. Farmer, Sec. iS; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Bapt. 

VAN LIEW F. E. Lawyer, Real Estate Ins. and Collection, Walnut; born Castile, 
Wvomin;; In. N. V. Die. 9, 1S51; came to this Co. 185S; Rep; Meth; val. of prop. $1,000; 
wife was^ Marian F. Webb, born Dansville, Livingston Co. N. Y. Nov. I, 1S45; married 
Nov. 25. 1874; has one child, boy, Roy Van Liew, born Oct. 23, 1875. 

A A/'ALLIS JNO. Tinner, Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Prot. 
^* WALRATH S. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; Christian. 
WANGER FRED, Farmer; rents Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; Meth. 
WARNER GEO. Carpenter, Walnut; from Can; Rep; Epis. 

WATE'RIIOUSE J. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; from Eng; Dem; Bapt; owns 4S0 acres. 
WATERMAN A. R. Farmer of D. Waterman, Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y; Dem; Prot; 
WATERMAN C. M. Teamster, Walnut; from N. Y.; Prot. 
WATSON WM. P.O. Walnut; born Logan Co. Ohio, May I, 1834; came to this county 

1S56; Rep; I'roi; wife was Emma B.irtholomew, born near Niagara Falls, N. Y., 1S44; died 

[uly 16, 1S72; has one child, Katie A. Watson, born Feb. 23, lS6g. 
WATSON li. ^Valnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
WARTSON CHAS. Farmer, Walnut; from Co; Rep; Prot. 

WEIR JOHN, Liboreron J. Whitver's farm. Sec. 16; P.O. Walaut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
AVELCII iSIARTHA T. Mrs. {wid. of Soloman), Walnut; from Vermont; Meth. 
WELSH E. A. Plasterer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 

WESTBROO'v T. J. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Prot; owns 160 acres land. 
WHITVER JNO. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; horn in Switzerland, Dec. 2, 1S22; 

came to this Co. 1S51; Rep; Prot; owns 1,020 acres of land; wife was Mary A. Carnahan, 

born Diver. Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Sept. 17, 1823; married Feb. 18, 1S44; has had fiiteen 

children, ihirieen living and two dead. 
WHITVEI^ JAS. Farmer, rents of father, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Rep; Prot. 
Win TVER JERRY. Farmer, rents of Jno. Whitver, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; Ohio; Rep; Prot. 
WiriTVER W. J. Farmer, rents of J. Whitver Sec. 16; P.O. W.alnut; Ohio; Rep; B.apl. 



302 VOTERS AND TAXPAYEKS OF 

WIIEKI.1:R N. carpenter, Walnut; from Vermont; I'rot. 

WIIEELliR N. \V. Carpenter, Walnut; from \ermont; Rep; Prot. 

WILSON A. L. Stock Dealer. Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Kep; Prot. 

WINCGEM J. W. Fanner, rents of K. R. Verilun, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; from Ohio; Prot. 

WINTER W. M. Grocer, WalnvU; from Eng; Rep; Meth. 

WIMER R. M. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio. Rep; Prot; owns 160 ac. 

WOLF C. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; owns 23 acres land, 

WOLF G. A. Farmer, rents of Mrs. Welsh, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from W. Va.; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF JACOIi, L.iborer on Levi C. Axtell's farm Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; from Va; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF JAS. Livery, Walnut; from Co; Prot. 

WOLF J. H. lives with father Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from W. Va.; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF J. IL Laborer on Sec. iS; P.O. Wahiut; from Va.; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF N. lives with father Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF 1'. Postmaster and Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot. 

WOLF W. .\ssistant Postmaster, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Meth. 

WOLF WM. Grocer Jobber, Walnut; Prot. 

WOLSFELD JNO. Farmer; rents of G. W. Claton, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Ger; l)em;Cath. 

W001)AKI> WM. X. Lawyer, Walnut; born Delaware Co. N. Y. June 11. 1843; came 
to this Co. 1873; Rep; Prot; value of prop. $500; wife was Lousia E. Oakley, born in New 
York city April 13. 1S51; married Oct. 2g. 1S6S; was private Co. B. 7th 111. Cavalry; also 
was in Rebel prison from Nov. 3. 1863 to .\pril 22, 1865; has four children. 

WOOLLEV W.\I. Farmer, Sec. 24; V.O. Walnut; from Eng; Dem; I'rot; owns 340 ac. 

WORMWOOD B. Farmer; rents of A. I'aden, Sec. 25; P.O. Limerick; Ohio; Uem; Prot. 

YOUNCt ROBT. p. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; born in Banlry. Ireland, January 4, 
1826; came to this Co, 1S54; Rep; Christian; owns So acr*":. of land; wile was Mary A. 
Farrar, born in Keene, Cheshire Co. N. H., Nov. 12, 1S26; married Dec. 17, 1S52; has three 
children, girls. 



LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 

A CRIER .S. Sec. iS; P.O. Vanorin; in acres; value $6,600; Rep; from N.J. 

"^^ ALLEN E. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; laoacres, val. $8400; Dem; from N.J. , 

ALLEN J.\MES W. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Dem; from N. J. 

ALLEN L. Jjaborer,- Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y. 

AXOIKK F. I... Furniture Dealer and Grocer, P.O. Lamoille; born in Waterbury, Vt. 
March 31, 183S; came to this Co. May, 1S54; family, live sons and two daughters; wife was 
.Miss Adaline S. Smith, from Rochester, N.Y., born June 9, 1S38; married July 5. 1858; 
served nearly three years in the late war in Company 15, 52d I.V.I.; is Town Clerk and 
Collector; val. of real estate, $1,500; Religion Hapi; Rep. 

.\N'(UER j. A. Furniture and (Irocer, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 

AN'DKlisOX I>. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec g; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmore- 
land Co. Pcnn., Aug. 30, 1824; came to this Co .April. 1S5S; has family of two sons and 
two daughters; wife was Sarah Kennedy, from Westmoreland Co. Penn; born April 12, 1837; 
married Jan. 26, i860; has 160 acres, value S13000; Rep; member U. Brelhern Church. 

ANDERSON ROUT. Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; 100 acres, val. $7,000; from Pcnn. 

.VNDERSON ROUT. 3. lives with father. Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; Rep, from I'enn. 

ANDERSON W. W. Blacksmith, P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

ANSTETH J. Sec. 2; P.O. Lamoille; 100 acres, value $6,000; Rep; from France. 

ASHBURC.ER JOHN, works for C. F. Bowman, Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Va. 

AUCHLER C. Mrs. Sec 34; P.O. Lamoille; So acres, val. $4,000; from Germany. 

AUGHEV C. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Vanotin; 146 acres, val. SS.760; Dem; Ireland. 

AUGHEY TIIO.M.VS, Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; 200 acres, val. $12,000; Dem; from Ireland. 

AVERY S. F. Doctor, l/amoille; Rep; from Mass. 

AVERY, Widow, Lamoille; from Mass. 



BUREAU COUNTY : LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. - 303 

T) AILEY JOSEPH,.Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; 180 acres; Rep; from England. 
BAIRD A. lives on father's place, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

BAGULEY RICHARD, Grain IVIercIiant; P.O. Vanorin; born in Washington Co. Penn. 
Jan. S, 1S32; came to this county in the Spring of 1870; no family; wile was Miss Malvina 
liulben, from Henry, Marshall Co. Ill; married Sept. 12, 1S69; value estate $1,000; Rep. 

BAIvER B. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in the town of Haw- 
ley. Franklin Co. Mass. Sept. 2, 1S30; came to this county in April 1856; has family of two 
daughters; wife was Sarah Sheldon, from the town of Adams, Berkshire Co. Mass. born 
Aug. 23, 1S29; married May 6, 1861; has 140 acres, value $10,500; Rep. 

BAIRD CHAS. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmoreland 
Co. Penn. June 28, 1818; came to this county Feb. 22, 1865; has family, four daughters and 
three sons; wife was Martha Snyder, from Westmoreland Co. Penn. born June 17, 1817; 
married May 16, 1839; '^^^ 213}^ acres, value $12,800; Rep; Meth. 

B.^IRD F. Sec. g; P.O. Vanorin; 40 acres; Rep; from Penn. 

BAIRD SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

BARTLETT E. P. Pastor Baptist Church, Lamoille; Rep; from Me. 

BASH DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O.Lamoille; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn. in 1814; 
came to this county iu Aprd 1865; has a family, four sons and three daughters living, four 
daughters dead; wife was Catherine Shoiip, from Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, born Jan. 7, 1817; 
married April ig, 1838; has 80 acres, value $4,800; Rep; member of United Brethren 
Church. 

BASH B. F. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

BASH D. W. lives with father. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

BASH JOHN N. lives with father. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

BEATTY FRANCIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; born in Coburg. 
Canada. April 1823, left Canada in iS4g and went to Geneva, N.Y. remained there until 
1S55 and then came to this county, settled in Lamoille Tp. and has been here since; has 
family, two daughters and four sons living, one son and one daughter dead; wife was Cath- 
erine Smith, frum Franklin Co. Mass. born Dec. 1834; married Sept. 20, i860; has 160 acres. 
value $8,000; Rep; Bapt. 

BELKNAP WESLEY, Retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

BETZ ADAM, Stock Dealer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

BETZ CHAS. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from III. 

BETZ G. C. Farmer, Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

BICKNELL 1!. Jeweler, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 

BIGLOW \. H. Hotel, Lamoille, Rep; from Ohio. 

BLAKE GEORGE, Painter, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland. 

BOOTH GEO. H. works his father's place, Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from Ohio. 

BORROFF FRANK, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

BORROFF JAMES, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. ^ 

BORROFF SHERMAN, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from III. 

BOWERS HENRY, Laborer, Lamoille; Dem; from Germany. 

BOWMAN C. F. Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; 255 acres; Rep; from N.Y. 

BOYLAND RACHEL, Widow, Lamoille; from Penn. 

BRAINARD GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Rai>er, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; born in Dela- 
waie Co. N.Y. Oct 17, l82g; came to this counly in the Spring of 185S; has family, two 
sons and four daughter.-; wife was Miss Eliza R.npp, fr.im Erie Co. N.Y. born July 25, 1838; 
married Nov. 21, 1854; he has loo acres, value $6,000; Rep. 

BRAINARD IRA, lives with father. Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

BRIDGEMAN P. .Sec. 20; Vanorin; So acres; Rep; from Ohio. 

BROWN JOEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, .Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coshocton Co. 
Ohio, Jan. 14, 1S45; came to this county April 1S6S; has family, four daughters; wife was 
Amanda Dunbar, from Huntingdon Co. Penn. born Sept. 22, 1S50; married Oct. I, 1868; 
has So acres, value $4,800; Rep; is a member of the United Brethren Church. 

BROWN C. H. Sec. 20, Vanorin; 152 acres; Dem; from III. 

BROWN JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; 144 acres; Rep; from Ohio. 

BUHLER M, Boots and Shoes and Harness; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

EUKOUTZ S. A. Saloon Keeper, Lamoille; Dem; from Austria. 

BUMGARDNER GEORGE, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 



304 VOTERS AND TAXPAYEUS OE 

BUNN W.M, works for (). H. Norris, Sec, 34; P.O. Lamoill.;; Dem; from Ohio. 

UUNXKLL AI.liERT, worki fur J. II. Moredick, Sue. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

BUNNKl.L CHRISTOPHER, lives wiili his brother. Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Penn. 

BUNNELL EUWARU, Laborer, Lamoille; Kep; from Illinois. 

BUNNELL JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

BUNNELL JOS. Sec. 27; P.O. Limoille; Rep; jij^ acres, val. $3,goo; Rep; from Penn. 

BUNNELL M. A. Mrs. Sec. 28; P.O. Limoille; 80 acres, val. $4,500; from Penn. 

BUNNELL S. Sec. 26; P.O.Lamoille; Ind; 7 acres; from Penn. 

BUKNETT J, Y. Lumber Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born in Jefferson, Schoharie Co. N. Y. 
May 25, 1834; came to this county in Nov. 1855; has a family of two daughters; wife was 
Miss Olive Augusta Smith, from Jefferson, Schoharie Co. N.Y. wlio was born Aug. 18, 1835; 
married April 8, 1858; she died Oct. 13, 1876; value of estate $10,000; Rep; Cong. 

BURNS WM. Sec, 6; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; 82 acres, val. $4,500; from Ireland. 

/^ALKINS. WM. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

^ CANNON J. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem, from Ohio. 

CANNON MOSES, Laborer; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

CANNON U. Lamoille; Retired; Rep; from Ohio. 

CASS MARY E. Mrs. Sec. 32; P.O. Vanorin; 318 acres, val. $15,900; from Illinois. 

CARVER FR.W'K, works for John Perkins, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Germany. 

C.VRVER W.M. rents of A. L. Stevenson, Sec. 19; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Russia. 

ClIADDOCK JOH.V, Hoots and Shoes, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

CHAM15ERS HENRY. Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

CHANDLER LEANDER. works for J. Dunb.ir, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 

CII,\NEY RICH.\RD. works for Wm. Carver, Sec. 19; P.O. Vanorin; Kep; from Illinois. 

CHAPMAN GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Canad.i. 

CH.VP.MAX JAME.S, Laborer, ,Scc. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Cinada. 

CHAPMAN L. .Miss, Lamoille; from Illinois. 

CHAPMAN THO.MAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

GUILDS SAMUEL, rents of M. Shirk, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio, 

CHURCH BENN. retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 

CLE.MEN r G. retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 

CLOUGII DANIEL, Wagonm.iker, Lamoille; Rep; from Mas.s. 

COAKLICY TIMOTHi', Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; born in the 
couniy of Cork, Ireland, in 1813; came to this county in iSjo; family of ten children; wife 
w,is Anne Burns, from Ireland; has $200 acres, value $12,000; Dem; Cath. 

COLLINS JAMES, Jeweler, Lamoille; Kep; from Illinois. 

COLLINS L. Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y. 

CON KLIN A. Laborer, Lamoille; Kep; from Illinois. 

COREY JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres, val. $4000; Rep; from Illinois. 

COVIL FRANK, rents of Bridget lled^'e, Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

COVILL WM. works for C. Schunkel, Sec. 33; P.O.Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

CKKSSAP V. O. Merchant; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coshocton Co. Ohio, Nov. 6, 1825; 
came to this county in the Fall of 1851; has f.imily, one d.iughter living, five children dead; 
wife was Miss Ruth Ravenscrofi, from Coshocton Co. Ohii, who was born Jan. 12. 1825; he 
has 147!-^ acr,.'s real estate, value $14,00 1; is Justice of the Peace; also served one year in 
llie Mexican war; is a member of the United Brethren Church; Dem. 

CRISWELL L. Wagonmaker; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Ohio. 

CRISWELI. CH.\S. Carpenter; P.O. Vanorin; Dem: from Ohio. 

Cli<>SS.">I.VN JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2; P.O. Lamoille; born in Draycott, 
Eiiglanil. Jan. 29. 1S30; left England and came to .New York in 1S49, and remained there 
until 1852. and then came lo (his county, and settled in Lamoille Township; has family of 
seven daughters and one son; wife was Miss Elizabeth Weeks, from England, who was born 
Dec. 27, 1827; married July ig. 1851; has 627 >^ acres, value $32,350; Rep. 

CROSSMAN GEORGE, Retired, Lamoille; Rep; from England. 

CUDDY JOHN, Retired, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland, 



BCTREAU COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 305 

"T^ANCY HENRY, rents of Walter Durham, ,Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ky. 

^ DAUGHERTY W. A. lives on J. Daugherty's place. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Ohio. 

DAVIS D. Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

DAVIS JOHN W. rents of L. Collins, Sec. 25: P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from Penn. 

DE.\N E. M. Milliner: P.O. Lamoille; from New Jersey. 

DEAN ECIBUD, Miller, Lamoille; Kep; from N.J. 

DE.\N GEORGE, Miller, Lamoille; Rep; from N. J. 

DEAN J. P. Miller, Lamoille; Rei>; from N. J. 

DE.VNT LEWIS, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

DEAN S. A Milliner; P.O. Lamoille; from N. J. 

DEGRANGE JOHN M. works for O. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

DEMPSEY SARAH, Widow, Lamoille; from Ireland. 

DRISCOLL DANIEL, Sec. 2g; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Dem; from Mass. 

DRISCOLL DENNIS, Sec. ,29; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland. 

DRISCOLL M. Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; So acres; from Ireland. 

DRUMVIER A. Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; 160 acres; Dem; from Germany. 

DOWNING WALTER, Harnes= Maker; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Indiana. 

DUNBAR JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; born in Huntingdon 
Co. Penn. Oct. 4, 1S14. came to this Co. in the Spring of 1851, and settled in Lamoille Tp; 
has family, four children living, five deail; wife was Miss Rebecca Martin, from Huntingdon 
Co. Penn; born Dec. 25, 1S21; married March 7. 1839; he ha, 1231 acres real estate, vaiue 
$92,30 1; is a member of the United Brethren church; Rep. 

DURHAM AV ALTER, Farmer and Stock Raider, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; born in Albe- 
marle Co. Va. 1817, came to this Co. Dec. 13, 1S46; has family, two daughters by first wife; 
she was Mary .A.dams, from Sangamon Co. 111. married June, 1836, she died Feb. 1863; mar- 
ried again to Mrs. Larry Able, from this Co; I. as three children by second wife; has 520 acres, 
value $36,400; Rep. 

"P ASTMAN CHAS. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
-'-' EASTMAN O. Wagon Maker, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 
EDWARDS E. P. Sec. 15, Va.iorin; 80 acres; Rep; from N.Y. 
EGGERS JOHN, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; fronr Germany. 

EWIjVG D. H. Proprietor Vanorin Elevator; P.O. Vanorin; born in Co.shocton Co. Ohio, 
June 30, 1844, came to this Co. in the Fall of 1867; unmarried; value of estate $3,000; Rep. 

"PAGAN JOHN. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; has share in the Fagan estate, 234 acres; Dem; Can. 

-*- FASSETT C. W. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

FAGAN ROBT. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Canada. 

FASSETT E. W. Merchant; P.O. Lamoille; born in Cheshire Co. New Hampshire, 

June 20, 1823, came 10 this Co. in .\pril, 1S34; has family, three sons and one daughter; 

wife was Miss Pamelia Morion, from Hatfield, Mass. born May 21, 1S23; mairied December 

7, 1S43; value estate $50,000; has been Supervisor; leligion, Bnpt; politics. Rep. 
FASSETT FRANK M. Book Keeper; P.O. Lamoille; born in Clarion Tp. Bureau Co. 

III. May 25, 1S53; 'I'ls family, one daughter, born Oct. 22, 1875; wife was Miss Mattie E. 

Long, from .\mboy. 111. born Sept. 25, 1S58; married Jan. g, 1875; politics. Rep. 
FEIK HENRY, Farmer and Slock Raiser, Sec. 3; I'.O. Lamoille; born in Bavaria, Germany, 

Feb. 2, 1821, came to this state in 1848; has nine children living and three dead; wife was 

Barbara Welch, from Germany, born 1S26; married June 24, 1S52; has 380 acres, value 

$22,800; Meth; Rep. 
FEIK GEORGE, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; liveswith father; Rep; from III. 
FEIK JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from III. 
FETZER F. Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; 204 acres; from Germany. 
FETZER WM. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; lives with father; Dem; from III. 
FITZGERALD JAMES, Laborer, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland. 
FLATT ABRA.M, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada. 
FLATT JA?vlES R. Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from III. 
FL.<\.TT JOHN, Blacksmith, Lamiille; Rep; from Canada. 
FLOWERS F. E. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 



306 VOTERS AND TAXPAVKKS OF 

FLOWERS M. C. Sec. 2S; P.O. Lamoille; ifjo acres; Rep; from Mass. 

I'OKEV JOII.N', Lahorer, Sec. 24; T.O. Lamoille; from Germany. 

PRAKY K. IJ. Merchant; P.O. Lamoille; born in Franklin Co. Whatley Tp. Mass. Jan. 28, 
1S21, came 10 lliis Co. in .Se])t. 1842; ha^ family, one son and four daughters living, one son 
and one daughter dead; wife was AJiss .'\nn Elliott, from I'easmarsh. ICngland, born March 
ig. 1S24; married April 26, 1845: has been County Treasurer two terms, and was the first 
Supervisor from this town in 1849; was also Deputy Collector of U. S. Internal Revenue 
under John H. Bryant, in 1862; has 27 acres real estate, value of estate $30,000; Cong; Rep. 

FRARY D. U. Dry Goods; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ills. 

/"^AINS E. Mrs. Widow; Lamoille; from Mass. 

^ GEFKERES JOHN, Shoemaker; P.O. Lamoille; from England. 

GOIIEEN J. I!. Mason, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

GOSSETT JAMES, Laborer, Pec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ky. 

GOWER ROUT, works for F. C. Metcalf, Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

GRADY M. Sec. 20, P.O. Vanorin; 213 acres; Dem; from Ireland. 

GRADY MICHAEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from N.Y 

GRADY PATRICK, lives with father, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland. 

GRAVES GEORGE, Painter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass, 

GRICEWELL N. Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

T T ALL J. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; 170 acres; Rep; from N.J. 

^^ HALL OLIVER, lives with father. Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J. 

HALL OLIVER, Sec. 28; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Rep; from N. J. 

HALL WINFIELD, lives with father, Sec 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J. 

I1.\NN.A.N M. Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; 175 acres; Dem; Calh; from Ireland. 

HANNAN TIMOTHY, lives with father; Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 

HANOVKR C. F. Proprietor Lamoille House, P.O. Lamoille; born in Belchertown. 
Mass., Sept. 9. 1S25; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1855; has family of foursons and two 
daughters; wife w.as Miss Augusta Stone, from Westborough, Mass., born Dec. 10, l82g; 
married June 10, 1S46; is Street Commissioner; value of estate. $2,000; Rep. 

HANOVER GEO. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Conn. 

HARMES N. C. Hardware Merchant, P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Luth. 

HAWKS J. S. Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Mass. 

HEDGE BRIDGET, Sec. 28; P.O.Lamoille; 160 acres; Calh; from Ireland. 

MKIMAX .TOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coburg, Ger- 
many, July 13, 1S33; came to this country July. 1852, and to this Co. in 1853; has family of 
three children living and two dead; wife was Mary Eggers, from Holstein. Germany, born 
.\pril 15. 1840; married Feb. 24, 1861; has 125 acres, value $7,500; Dem; Luth. 

HELM JOSEPH, lives with M. Shoe. Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany. 

HEXDEK.SOX JOSIAH, Blacksmith, P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn. 
March 10, 1S40; c.ime to this Co. in Dec. 1870; has fainily of one daughter and two sons; 
wife was Mary J. France, from Westmoreland Co. Penn., born in 1842; married Feb. 2, i860; 
has 36 acres real estate, value $3,600; Rep; Meth. 

HENRY CII.\S. Sec. 32; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Rep; from Germany. 

HIGOIXS .TOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; born in .Ayrshire, 
Scotland. N >v. i. 1S30; left Scotland when iS years old, and went to Monroe Co. N. Y. 
and renitined there five years, and then came to this Co. and settled in Lamoille Township, 
has fimilv of twi .sons and three daughters; wife v;as Margaret .\. Dunbar, from Hunting- 
don Co Penn., born Sept. 12, 1831; married May 9, 1862; he has 160 acres, value $10,400; 
Religion Christian; Rep. 

HILiLS SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; born in Hampden 
Co. Mass., Nov. 20, 1S14; came to this Co. in the .Spring of 1851; has family of one son 
living, one daughter dead; wife was Miss Adeline Pitkins, from East Hartford, Conn., born 
Sept. 21. 1816; married Oct. 18. 1841; he has 303 acres of real estate, value $30,300; is 
Assessor and Schcol Trustee; Rep. 

HILLS FRANK Z. lives with father, Sec.25; P.O.Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

HOLBROOK M. A. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 



BUREAU COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOAVNSHIP. 307 

HOLiBROOK .T. T. Farmer and Retired Merchant and Manufacturer of Medicine, P.O. 
Lamoille; born in Clieshire Co. N.H., Marcli 7, 1810; came to ihis Co. July 6. 1834, and 
settled in Lamoille Township, and is the oldest male settler in the Township; he has three 
children living and two dead; wife was Miss Mary R. Angier, from the same county; mar- 

' ried Mav, 1S34; is Justice of the Peace and Notaiy I'ublic. and has been for twenty years; 
has 223 acres real estate in thi> Co. value, $2i,oco; has 200 acres in Pilackhawk Co. Iowa, 
value, $7,200; he has been a member of the Baptist Church since 1S3S, and Deacon about 
thirty-five years; Rep. 

HOLLAND GEORGE, works Tor S. L. Hills, .Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Conn. 

HOWARD FRANK M. Police Constable, P.O. Lamoille; I orn Lamoille Township, 
this county, Oct. 14, 1850; family of one son and one daughter living — one daughter dead; 
wife was Carrie Hanover, from Tolland Co. Conn., April 27, 1S53; married Sept. i, 1S71. 

HOWER JAMES H. Hotel Proprietor, P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Penn. 

TGOU NEVE, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

■'■ IGOU JOHN, Wagonmaker, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

ISAACS J. W. rents of E. A. Washburn, Sec. 32; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from 111. 

JEWELL A. works for O. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 
JONES GEORGE, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
JONES J. R. Physician, Lamoille; Rep; from Vermont. 
JOHNSON JOHN, works for S. Palmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Canada. 

T/'ENNEDY ARCHIE, rents of J. Dunbar, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

-•^ KENNEDY J. F. rents of A. Shook, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; Kep: from Penn. 

KEEL JOHN "b. Hardware Merchant, P.O. Vanorin; born in Hancock Co. Ohio, July 
2, 1846; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1853; has family of three daughters; wife was Miss 
Annie Palmer, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Nov. 2q. 1846; married Dec. 8, 1864; has 80 
acres of real estate, value $4,000; val. of personal prop. $4,000; is a member of United 
Brethren Church; Rep. 

KENNEDY H. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmore- 
land Co. Penn.. Oct. 15, 1839; came to this Co in the Sprirg of 1S64; has family of three 
daughters; wife was Maggie McDowell, from Westmoreland Co Penn., born in 1841; mar- 
ried Jan. 20, 186(3; h^== 120 acres, value $7,200; is member of United Brethern Church; 
Rep. 

KESSEL GEO. works for H. H. Kennedy, Sec, 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep;' from 111. 

KNIGHT JAMES, Boot and Shoemaker, P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from England. 

KNIGHT L. Pastor of the U. B. Church; Sec. 17; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

KNOWER JOHN, Retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

KINNEY HENRY, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 

KINNEY OTIS, Railroad Boss, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 

KIRCHNER HENRY, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

KIRCHNER MARION, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

KROOSS HENRY, P.O. Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 90 acres; val $3,600; from Germany. 

T AMPERS DAVID, Laborer, Lamoille; IV-p; from Ohio. 

"^ LEADY I. works for C. F. Bowman, Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 

LEFFELMAN G. M. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Penn. 

LIPPENCOTT ALBERT, lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ills. 

LIPPENCOTT S. R. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 79 acres, val. $5,395; Rep; from N. J. 

LOCHMAN WM. H. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Penn. 

LONG- F. Farmer and .Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; born in Hanover, Germany, 
Oct. 28, 1829; came to United States and settled in Ohio in 1844; came to this county in 
1856; has three sons and one daughter living, one son dead; wife was Rachael Sinclair, from 
Marion Co. Ohio, born June 8, 1833; married Jan. 2S. 1S51; has 80 acres, value $6. 400; 
Dem; member United Brethren Church. 

LONG LEWIS, works for V. O. Cressap, Sec. 17; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; Ohio. 



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AHANA D. Mnf. of Wind Mills, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 
MAIIANA JOHN, Physician, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 



:^08 VOTICUS AND TAXPAYEBS OF 

MAI.LOY JOHN, rL-nts of \V. W. Lewis, Sec. 26; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

NLVPIiS DAVID, works for Mrs. Sh..rl, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from IiMliana. 

M.VKUIOl'T MKNRY, Hulcher; P.O.Lamoille; Rep. from England. 

iMARRIOTl" JOHN'. Catlle Buyer, Lamoille; Rep; fr..m linjjlaiid. 

M.VRKIOl'l" JOS. Slock Dealer. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois. 

3IAKTIX WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Vanorin; born in Krederick Co. 
V.i. Jan. 2. 1S05; came to Illinois in 1S26, and to this county April. 1837. and settled in 
Lamoille Tp. and is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family of seven chUdren 
livinj; and two dead; wife was .Miss Jane M>ore, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Sept. 20, 
iSli; marrierl Sept. '2, 1832; has 174 acres of the be-t improved land in the township, value 
about $20,000; Rep. 

MARTI.N' J. L. Sec. l6; P.O. Vanorin; 40^2 acres, value §2,400; Dem; from Germany. 

MARTIN S. Sec. 2t; Vanorin; 213 acres, val. $10,650; Rep; from Illinois. 

M.VR'l'IN Z. T. lives sviih his father. Sec. 21; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Illinois, 

M.VSO.N JOHN, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 

NLVSTKK.SON OWEN, .>orks f.)r John Ili^gins, Sec. 3; PO. V.inorin; Dem-; from N.J. 

MATTESON THKODOUE, Farmer and Stock Raiser, .Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorwi; born in 
Obwego Co. N. Y. Sept. 12, 1845; came to this county June, 1863; has family ol one son 
and one (lausjh'er; wife was Elizabeth Wilkey, from I'uscarawas Co. Ohio, born June 20, 
1S38; married Jan. 29, 1865; his 155 acres, value $9300; Rep, 

MAUER FREDRICK, works for Mrs. Auchler, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Wis. 

M.-VYNE TIIOS. rents of C. B.iir, Sec. g; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from N. Y. 

MERCER tj. W. Sec. 23; Lamoille; So acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Illinois. 

METC.VLF F. C. Sec. i; P.O. Lamoille; 174 acres, val. $13,000; Dem; from Vt. 

MINICLER FRANK, rents A. Ellis' place, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

MITCIIEAL JOHN F. lives with L. M. Whitney. Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Mass. 

MOLLX HEXKY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; born in Holslein, 
Germany, .Vlay 17, 181S; came to this county .Sept. 14, i86o; has family of two daughters 
and three sons; wife was Miss Elsie Ritter, from Holslein, Germany, born Dec. 5. 1821;. 
m irried Jan. 1S54; has 156;^ .icres, value $9. 400; Dem; Luih. 

MOLLEN FRED. Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

MOLLN JOHN, lives with father. Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Germany. 

MOLi-N J H, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; 78^3 acres; val. $4,700; Dem; from Germany. 

MOREDICK J. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; 240 acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from Ohio. 

McCRAV J. Sec. 4; PO. Vanorin; 60 acres, val. $3,600; Rep; from I'enn. 

McDANEL S.\RAH Mrs. Widow, Lamoille; from Ohio. 

McINTOSH HORACE E. works for Jos. Ward, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; N. Y. 

McM.'KNACE .Mrs. Widow, Lamoille; from Ireland. 

McM.\NNIS HUGH, works Bridget Hedge's place, Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Canada. 

"XT EWHOUSE SARAH Mrs. Widow, Lnmoille; from Ohio. 

■'■^ NORMAN ISAAC N. lives with John Brown, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 

NORM.\N JOSHUA, Sec. 17; Vanorin; 160 acres; Dem; from Ohio. 

NOllllIS I. H. Farmer and -Stock Raiser, ."^ec. 36; P.O. Lainoille; born in Belmont Co. 
Oiiio, A\n\\ 13, 1818; came to this county Dec. 13. 1846; ha^ family, one son and one daugh- 
ter; wife was Miss Elizabeth D. .Maus, from Bucks Co. Penn. born Feb. 2, 1812; married 
June 4, 1840; she died Dec. 13, 1S59; he has 2,100 acres real estate, value $105,000; Rep. 

NORRIS CLARK, lives with father. Sec. 36; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

NORTON CLARK, rents the J. M. Jones place, .Sec. 31; PO. Dover; Rep; from 111. 

OLDS CH.\S. Painter, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
OLDS CURTIS, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 
OLDS JOHN. Laborer, Sec. 26; P.O. Lam.iille; Rep; from III. 
OUGH HENRY, Blacksmith, Lamoille; from England. 
OUGII J.V.MFS, Harnessmaker, Lamoille; Rep; (rom Canada. 
OUGH RICHARD, Miller. Lamoille; Rep; from Canada. 
OWEN GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from England. 




E. W. FASSETT, Esq.. 
Merchant, Lamoille. 



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BTJEEAir COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 311 

pALMER A. H. Laborer; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
•'■ PALMER J. H. Speculator, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
IPALMER WALTER V. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; from 111. 
PALMER WM. rents of J, W. Lewis, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 
PALMER S. Farmer, Sec. 2i; P.O. Lamoille; 252 acres, value $15,200; Rep; from Ohio. 
PARKS LEVI P. Grain Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born in Caledonia Co. Vt. April 25, 1839; 

came to this county in the Spring of 1871; has family, two sons; wife was Miss H. M. Miller, 

from Caledonia Co. Vt. born March 28, 1844; married July 15, 1862; was -Postmaster in 

Passumpsic, Vt. ten years; value of estate $10,000; Rep. 
iPERKI'NS JOHN, Merchant and Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; born in Washington Co. 
I N.Y. Feb. 17, 1832; came to this state in 1835, and to this county in 1842, and settled in 

Lamoille Tp; has family, six children living, two dead; wife was Miss Isabella Martin, from 
t Belmont Co. Ohio, born May, 1834; married Feb. 17, 1857; has 173 acres real estate, value 

$12,110; has been Road Commissioner and School Director; Rep. 
PERRY C. Mrs. Widow, Lamoille; from Ohio. 

PHILIPS GEO. works for J. Dunbar, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 
PHILLIPS DAVID, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 
PICKERRING H. K. Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres; Rep; from N. H. 
PORTER A. E. Dry Goods; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 
PORTER H. K. Dry Goods; Rep; from 111. 
iPORTER W. G. Bookkeeper; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Conn. 
jPOWELL NELSON, rents of A. L. Stevenson, Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 

QUINN CHRISTOPHER, lives with C. Aughey, Sec. 2g; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 
QUINN JAMES, lives with mother. Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 
jQUINN T. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; 107 acres; from Ireland. 

T) AMBO CLAYTON, lives with father. Sec. i; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
■•^ RAVENSCROFT W. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio. 

^KAMBO JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. i; P.O.Lamoille; born in Richland 

] Co. Ohio, Dec. i, 1829; first came to county in Oct. 1S54, and remained three years, and then 

j returned to Richland Co. Ohio and stayed there three years, and then returned to this county 

I and has remained here since; has family, four daughters and one son; wife was Nancy A. 
Wheeler, from Richland Co. Ohio, born Feb. 5, 1831; married Jan. 16, 1852; has 127 6g-loo 
acres, value $7,000; Rep. 

REED JAMES E. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; born in Hillsborough 
Co. N. H. March 20, 1841; came to this state Sept. 1865; has family, one child by first wife 
living, one dead, and three by second wife; first wife was Josephine A. Patton. from Bangor, 
Me; married April 20, 1864. she died June 20. lS68; he married Aug. 8, 1871, Sarah A. Snod- 
grass, from Westmoreland Co. Penn. born July 23, 1849; has 80 acres; value $6,500; Rep. 

|RICE G. R. Dr. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

.RICHARD JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

iRICHMOND J. Sec. 33; P.O. Dover; 130 acres; Rep; from Conn. 

RINING GEORGE, Barber, Lamoille; from Germany. 

ROGERS F. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; born in Morgan Co. 
Ohio, Feb. 27, 1836; came to this county March 1866; has family, two daughters; wife was 

I Miss Rebeca J. Yocum, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Aug. 17, 1839; married May 4, 1857; 

t has 160 acres real estate, value $13,000; Rep. 

'ROGERS JOHN, lives with son. Sec 15; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J. 

ROE SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; 21 acres; Rep; from Ohio. 

ROICE J. rents of S. Palmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana. 

ROSS GEORGE, Laborer; Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

jROSS WM. Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

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CAMPLE A. S. Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

SAWYER F. A. lives with his father, Sec. 22; Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 

SAWYER HENRY E. Lamoille, Sec. 22; 130 acres, $9,100; Rep; from Mass. 

SCHADDOCK OLIVER, Lamoille, Sec. 21; 160 acres, $9,300; Rep; from Ohio. 



312 VOTKRS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

SCHMI1> JOHAN <i. Saloon Keeper; I'.O. Lamoille; born in Wurlemburg, Germany, 
March l8. l84(); left Germany in 1866 and went to N.Y., from there went to Wisconsin and 
stayed there three years, and ihen came here; family, one son; wife was Lizzie Schirschwitz, 
from Prussia; married April 22, 1873; value of estate S2.000; Ind. 

SCUUOYER S. Laborer, Sec. 24; I'.O. Lamoille; Kep; from Ind. 

SCIIUMACHKR \VM. Laborer, Lamoille; Kep; from from Germany. 

SCHU.MCHKK FRANK, works for D. W. Anderson. .Sec. g; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 

SCllUUIvLL C. P.O. Vanorin; Sec, 33; 160 acres, §11,200; Ind, from Germany. 

•SCIIW.VB K. L). Restaurant; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany. 

SCHW,\HENL.\ND C. Mrs. Widow; Lamoille; from Germany. 

SCIIWINGLE K. lives on the Schwingle estate. Sec. I; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from 111. 

SIiAMI5.\L'GH P. W. works R. Ward'.s place, Sec. 14; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Ohio. 

SHIKK MICHEAL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Chester 
Co. Penn. Aug. 25. 1818; came to this county in May, 1S51, and settled in Lamoille Tp.; 
family three sons living, two daughters dead; wife was Miss Eliza Ravenscroft, from Cosh- 
octon Co. Ohio, born March 18, 1821, married July 20, 1843; he has 23% acres real estate, 
value $15,000; was Road Commissioner one term; Dem. 

SHIRK. D. Merchant; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio. 

SHIRK FR.-\N'KLIN P. lives with his father. Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 

SHIRK GEORGE \V. lives with hi^ father; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio. 

SHOE M. Farmer, rents of E. Fasselt, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany. 

SHOUT MARTHA D. Mr.S. Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; widow of \Vm. W. Short, who died 
.'\ug. 13. 1834; he was born in Lawrence Co. Ind. Jan. 7. 1833, and came to this county in 
1845; he left family two sons; wife was Miss Martha Elliott, from Knox Co. Ind., born Dec. 
8, i8'22, married Aug. 14, 185 1; he left an estate of 200 acres, value $12,000; Rel. Christian. 

SHORT L. W. lives with his mother. Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ind. 

SHORT S. E. lives with his mother, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from III. 

SHOUP WINFIELD, works for Mrs. Mary Wade, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

SHUTTS A. works tor A. Drummen, Sec. II; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany. 

SLOAN ALIiERT, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Ind. 

SMITH A. lives with his mother. Sec. S; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Germany. 

SMITH BARABR.\ Mrs. Sec. 8; 136 acres, $8,160; P.O. Vanorin; from Germany. 

SMITH G. W. rents of John Brown, .Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio. 

SMITH JOB. S. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; born in Selby Tp. Bureau Co. Aug. 13, 
1S51; no familv; wife was Ilalena Drummer, from Lee Co. III., born 1S54, married Nov. 6, 
1876; has 80 acres, value $4.8oj; Kep. 

SMITH JULIAN, Clerk, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 

S.MITH M. Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 

SMITH PHILIP, works for V. Warkins, Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 

SMITH \VM. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from England. 

SNODGKASS BENJ. lives with his father. Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

SNODGRASS C. W. lives with his father, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn. 

SNODGRASS J., P.O. Vanorin; .Sec. 3, 80 acres, $4,800; Rep; from Penn. 

SNODGRASS JOS. L. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Penn. 

SNOW T. T. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

SOPHER JOHN, works for F. S. Rogers, Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

SPAUN PHILIP, works for J. Dunbar, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from 111. 

STEVENSON A. M. lives with his father, .Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; 111. 

STEVENSON GEO. T. Druggist and Post Master, Lamoille; bom in Bureau Co. 
Lamoille Tp. Aug. 18, 1850; family one daughter; wife was Miss Nellie J. Marriott, from 
Bureau Co. Lamoille Tp. III., born Dec. 12, 1855, married May 2, 1855; value estate, $2,500; 
Rep. 

STEVENSON GEORGE. P.O. Vanorin; Sec. 30, 234 acres, $15,840; Rep; from Va. 

STANAID P. P.O. Lamoille; Sec. II. 80 acres, $5,200; Rep; from N.Y. 

STANARD FRANK, Wind Mill Business, Lamoille; Rep; from lU. 

SULIVAN ANDREW, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111. 



BUREAU COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 313 

•yHOM GILBERT, See. i; P.O. Lamoille; 50 acres; Rep; from Scotland. 
-'■ THOMP.SON CHAS. Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
TIMMIIVS PATRICK, works for J. Norman, Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland. 
TINKER CHAS. Tinker; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ills. 
TUTTLE GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 

A S /"ADE MARY Mrs. Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; 143 acres; from Ohio. 

* * WAGNER FREDRICK, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 
WADE JOHIS', Stock Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born Richland Co. Ohio, Oct. 15, 1846, came 

to this Co. 1S64; wife was Augusta I'hillips, born Franklin Co. Mass. Feb. 13, 1854; married 

April 27, 1876; no childrtn; owns gg acres, value $6,300; Rep. 
WALKER FRANKLIN, Retired; Lamoille; Rep-Jrom Vt. 
AVARD JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. S; P.O. Vanorin; born in Fayette Co. 

Penn. Jan. 5, 1S23, came to this Co. March, 1S66; has family, four sons and seven daughters; 

wife was Jemima Reed, from Coshocton Co. Ohio, born Nov. 10, i82g; married Jan. 31, 1848; 

has 202}4 acres, value $10,100; Rep. 
WARD ROBERT, Retired; Lamoille: Rep; from England. 
WARKINS V. Sec. iS, Vanorin; 120 acres; Dem; from Va. 

WATTS JACK, works for Q. H. Norris, Sec. 36; P-O. Lamoille; Dem; from Ohio. 
WAUGH R. Mason, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn. 

WEATHERBEE OLIVER. Carpenter; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Mass. 
WESCOT M. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres, value $4,000; Rep; from N.Y. 
WHEELER NATHAN, lives with Jos. Rambo, Sec. i; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
WHIPPLE S. C. School Teacher, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
WHITE O. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2g; P.O. Vanorin; born in Warren Co. N. J.June 

18, 1S27, came to this Co. June, 1851; has family, three sons and three daughters; wife was 

Minerva Hammer, from Lawrence Co. Indiana, born May 2, 1834, and lived there six months, 

and been in this state ever since; married Dec. 30, 1852; has 510 acres, value $25,500; Rep; 

Meth. 
WHITE C. M. lives with father, Sec. 2g; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ills. 
WHITNEY LYSANDER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in 

Franklin Co. Mass. Nov. 13, 1820, came to this Co. Oct. 1856, and settled on the place where 

he now lives; has two daughters and one son; wife was Roxana Viner, from Berkshire Co. 

Mass. born March 2g. i8ig; married Sept. 25, 1842; has 253 acres, value $18,775; Rep. 
WHITNEY L. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in Franklin Co. 

Mass. Feb. 20, 1824, came to this Co. in the Spring of 1856; has family, one son, born Dec. 

II, 1S70; wife was Mary S. Rude, from Franklin Co. Mass. born Feb. 7, l82g; married Oct. 

2, 1S50; has 127 acres, v.alue $8,255; Rep. 
WILEY M. lives with father. Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 
WILEY M. A. Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; g6 acres; Dem; from N.Y. 
WILLIAMS J. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; born in Culpepper Co. 

Va. -Aug. 24, 1821, came to this Co. in March, 1851, and settled in Lamoille Tp; has family, 

five children; wife was Miss Elizabeth Shirk, from Lancaster Co. Penn. born Aug. 1831; 

married Aug. 15, i84g; has 460 acres real estate, value of property $60,000; he served 1 year 

in the Mexican war; Dem. 
WILLIAMS SOLOMON, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; born in 

Hampshire Co. Town of Amherst, Mass. May i, i8og, came to this Co. in the Fall of 1837, 

and settled in this Tp; has one son by first wife, three sons and one daughter by second wife; 

first wife was Harriet D. Smith, from Hampshire Co. Mass, born Aug. 17, i8og, she died 

Feb. 16, 1853; he married again to Frances Prime, from Ticonderoga, N.Y. born Nov. 16, 

1837, married May 24, 1885, she died April 21, 1874; he has 522 acres real estate, value 

$52,000; Rep. 
WILIAMS J. Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; 5 acres, value $400; Rep; from N. H. 
WILLIAMS O. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; 426'/i acres, value $13,000; Rep; from Mass. 
WILLIAMS WM. lives with father. Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111. 
WILLIAMS WM. works for S. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Mass. 
WILKINSON W. C. Station Agent, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio. 
WOOD CHAS. Stock Breeder, Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y. 
WOOD E. B, Sec. 16; P.O. Vanorin; 160 acres, value $8,000; Rep; from N.Y. 
WOODS JOHN, Merchant, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt. 



314 VOTERS AND TAXPAYKRS OK 



MILO TOWNSHIP. 

A UAMS A. Sec. 32; f.irmer, renter; Liberal; born 111. 

■^^ ADAM.S li. .Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; carpenter; Dem; Lib. 

ALBUECHT JOHX (', Farmer. .Scc. 7; I'.O. Lombardville; born in Indianlown, Bureau 
Co. Nov I, 1S50; he lias liveJ in this county about twenty-six years; his father is one of the 
oldest settlers; he rcius his father's farm; has held ofiice of Path-master; he married Miss 
Kliza Reiser, April 2f). 1875; she was born in Tazewell Co. this state; they have one child, 
little girl, Emma Matilda Albrecht, born Sept. 16, 1876; Mennonite; value personal 
property $1,000. 

ALPAUGH A. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Kep; Metli; born N. J. 

ALPAUGII S. Sec. 33; laborer; Kep; IM>; born N. J. 

AMES E. Sec. 30; P.O. liradfonl; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

ANDREWS O. F. P.O. Milo; house mover; Dem; Lib; born Michigan. 

AUSTIN W. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ohio; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000. 

D.VRTO WM. F. Sec. 12; P.O. TisUilwa; farmer, renter; Rep: Meth. pref; born N.Y. 

BELL R. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Kep; Meth; born England; So acres, $4,000. 

BENNETT A. M. lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; Rep; Meth; born Ind. 

BKNNETT GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born in Manchester, Dearborn Co- 
Ind. Aug. I, 1S19; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two year.s, then removed to this state and 
this county in the year 1851, and has lived here twenty-live years; he holds office of Justice of 
the Peace in this town; Rep; Meth; owns 90 acres of land, value $6,000; he married Miss 
Drusilla Jane Botham. Jan. 6, 1S50; she was born in Maryland; Jiey have eight children, six 
daughters and two sons; have lost three daughters. 

BENTLEY E. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ky; 85 acres, value $5,000. 

BEXTLEY FESTUS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; born Knightstown. Henry Co. Ind. 
Feb. 5, 1841; lived there about twelve years; came to this slate and county in 1853. f.nd has 
lived here twenty-three years; has held office of Koad-niaster; was in the army, Co. D, 47th 
III. Infantry; was in the battles of Corinth, Vicksburg, luka, and a number of others, and 
honorably discharged; Kep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Maria 
J. Reid, Dec. 25, 1870; she was born in Scott Co. Ind; have two children, one boy and one 
girl. 

BERITT EDWIN E. Sec. 23; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

BLAISDELL HORACE, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Me; no acres. $6,000. 

BLUMB ANDREW, Sec. 7; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Catli; born 111. 

BOARDMAN JOS. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Kep; Meth; born England; 120 acres. 

BONERSACK GEORGE, Sec. 25; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Dem; Pres; born Ohio. 

BOTHAM JOHN S. Sec. 20; P.O.Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pen n; val. prop. $5,000. 

BOWMAN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Clermont Co. Ohio 
July 22, 1806; lived in Ohio about twelve years, went to Indiana and lived there about thirty- 
seven years, and came to this state and this county April 4, 1S56, and has lived here over 
twenty years; has held office of Town Assessor, also .School Trustee and School Director; 
Ind; Lib; he owns 160 acres land, value $12,000; he married Miss Mary Gudgel, May 26, 
1S32; she was born in Fayette Co. Penn. Jan. 20, 1810; her mother. Mrs. Sarah Gudgel, 
lives with them, she was born in Chester Co. Penn. March 31, 17S6, and is 91 years old; 
they have had nine children. 

BOWM.\N J.\SPF;k, lives with "aiher. Sec. g; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Ind; bom Indiana. 

BREWER BENJAMIN, Sec. 8; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Univ; born N.Y.; 80 acres. 

BRIDEGROOM H. lives with father. Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

BBIDEGKOOM J.\COB, Fanner, Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; born in Dukedom 
Saxony Altcnburg, Dec. I, 1819; he lived in Germany thirty-four years, and came to this 
country in 1S54: lived in Steubenville, Ohio, four months; came to this state in the .Spring 
1S55, lived in Peoria Co. fourteen years, and came to this county March 4, 1S69; Kep; Luth; 
owns 155 acres land, value $11,625; he married Miss Johanna Schrani, step-daughter of 
Godfreit Thurm, .A.pril 17. 1S44; she was born in Saxony Altenburg, Germany, Feb. 22, 
1S22; they have eight children, two sons and six daughters; lost three daughters. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MILO TOWNSHIP. 315 

BROOKS FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. liradford; born in Licking Co. Ohio, Aug. 
26, 1831; lived in Oliio about seven years; came to this state in Knox County in 1838, lived 
there about twenty-three years, came to this county in 1861, and has lived here fifteen years; 
Rep; F. \V. Bapt; owns b2'/i acres laud, value $4,500; he married Miss l.ydia Irene Blais- 
dell, July 7, 1859; she was born in Oxford Co. Me. Feb. 19, 1833, and came to this state in 
1837; they have two children, one daughter, Eva Florence, and one son, Fred. Elmer; her 
mother, Mrs. Louise Blaisdell, 66 years old, resides with them; she was born in Kennebec 
Co. Me. 

BROWN CALVIN, Sec. 13; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born N.J. 

BROWN JOHN AV. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; born in Lancashire, England, May 7, 
l8oi; lived in England about thirty years, and came to this country in 1831; lived in Penn, 
near Philadelphia and in N.Y. State about ten years; came to this state and county in 1841. 
and has lived here thirty-five years; one of the earliest settlers, only few log houses here 
then; he sold his first crop of wheat at 31 cents per bushel in trade; has carted wheat to 
Chicago; Rep; Epis; owns 170 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Ann Pilkington, at 
Frankfort, Penn. Dec. 17, 1836; she was born in Acrington, Lancashire, England, June 20, 
1807; she came to this country in 1834, and has been here forty-three years; she has been a 
member of the Baptist Church forty-five years; they have five children, two sons and three 
daughters. 

BROWN THOMAS, Sec. 14; P.O, Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; bom 111. 

BRUCE FRANK, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born 111. 

BRUCHER FRANK, Sec. 8; laborer; Dem; Cath; born 111. 

BURKEY JOS. Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Mennonite; from Germany; 160 ac. 

BURTON F. M. Sec. 4, P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Ind. 

BURTON J. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ind. 

BURNSIDE S. Sec. 24, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind. 

BRITTON SAMUEL, Sec. 33, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Lib; Christian; born UL 

CAPPERRUNE.T. Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born 111. 
CAPPERUNE THOMAS J. Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

CAPPERRUNE THOS. R. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; born in Kent Co. Delaware, 
Aug. II, i8i6; lived in Maryland about thirteen years; lived in Ohio about seven years; came 
to this state and lived in Knox Co. about nine years; came to this county in 1849, and has 
lived here twenty-seven [years; one of early settlers; has held office of Town Collector; has 
held office of Road Commissioner and School Director a number of years; Rep; Meth; owns 
182 acres land, value S9.100; he married Miss Caroline Corbin, Aug. 4, 1842; she was born 
in Chester Co. Penn. Julv 2, iSio; they have six children, three sons and three daughters. 

CAYWOOD JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Burkitsville, Frederick Co. 
Maryland, Feb. 25, 1828. and lived there about five years; lived in Sandusky and Montgom- 
ery, Ohio, about fourteen years; he came to this state in 1847, and came to this county in 
1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; has held oflSce of School Director in this District; 
Rep; Freewill Bapi; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; he married Miss Mary Ellen Cheno- 
with, March 4, 1852; she was born in the State of Ind. Feb. I, 1833; they have eight chil- 
dren, three sons, then three daughters, then two sons. 

CAYWOOD THOS. E. Sec. 18; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born III. 

CHAMBERS JOHN, Sec. 27; farmer; Rep; B:ipt. pref; born 111. 

CHENORTH SAMUEL, Sec. 19; farmer, renter; Rep: Lib; born 111. 

CHESNEY WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Wheatland Township, 
Bureau Co. July 17, 1858; lived in that town two years; lived in Town of Macon eight years, 
and has lived in Town of Milo eig'it years; Rep; Meth. pref; 250 acres belonging to estate, 
value $15,000; he manages and works farm of the estate of i5o acres; he has one brother and 
one sister in Town of Wheatland, and one brother lives with him. 

CHRISMAN ELISHA D. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Berkeley Co. W. Va. 
July 28, 1824; lived in that state and in Ohio about twelve years, and came to this state in 
1837; lived in Knox Co. fifteen years; came to this county in April, 1852, and has lived here 
twenty-four years; he has held office of Commissioner of Highways, and office of School 
Trustee and School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 150 acres land, value $9,000; he married 
Miss Elizabeth Caywood, .\pril 4, 1852; she was born in Frederick Co. Maryland, Dec. 6, 
1829. she lived in Ohio, and came to this state in 1843; they have four children, one son and 
three daughters. 

CHRISMAN F. W. Sec. 26, lives with his father; Rep; Meth; born 111. 

CHRISMAN J. A. Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; val. prop. $6,000. 



316 VOTKRS AND TAXI'AYKUS OF 

CHKISTIANSON I'KTKK, Sec. 20; I'.O. Miln; laborer; Rep; I.uth; born Sweden. 

CLARK Ci. M. Sec. 36; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born III. 

CLARK J. N. Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. H.; 160 acres, val. prop. $8,cxx>. 

CLARK THOMAS, Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Campbellite; born Canada; 87 acres, val. $4,000. 

CLARK TIIKODORK, Sec. 36, I'.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born III. 

COLLINS KRANK, Sec. 34, I'.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Christian; born I'enn. 

COLWELI. S.VMLFEL, Sec. 2(j, I'.O. Bradford; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born I'enn. 

CORBIN IJICX.TAMIX FKANKLIN ANDERSON, larmer. Sec. 30, P.O. Brad- 
ford; born in Knox Co. Illinois, Oct. 27, 1S39; Rep; Lib; owns 220 acres of land, value 
$15,400; he lived in Knox Co. about twelve years, then came to Bure.iu Co. in 1850, and has 
lived here twenty-six years; he holds office of Road Commissioner; has held office of Overseer 
of Roads; he married Miss Sarah E. Reed, Nov. 6, 1867; she was born in Scott Co. Ind. 
April 16, 1844; they have one child, little girl, Edith Emily, born Oct. 6, 1869; they have 
lost two boys and one girl. 

CUDWORTIi SAMUEL P. .Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; wheelwright; Rep; Christian; bom Mass. 

CULTON E. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

CULTON JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Br.adford, Stark Co; born in Tennessee. April 
20, :3o6, lived in that state and in Kentucky sixteen years; came to this state in 1831; lived 
in Fulton Co. about twenty years, and in Mason Co. eight years; came to this county in 1859, 
and has lived here seventeen years, and has lived in this state forty-five years; one of the 
oldest settlers; has held office of Constable four years, and holds office of Roadmaster; Rep; 
Lib; owns 82 acres land, value $6,000; married Miss Ab.ijjail Mitchell. Feb. ig, 1829; she 
was born in Ky. May 4, iSog; they h.ive nine children, four sons and live daughters; have 
lost two children. 

CULTON W. Sec. 27, P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; I'res. pref; born III. 

T^ANSON E. 11. Sec. 15, farmer, renter; Rep; Melh; born Penn. 

■^""^ DAVIS R. Sen. Sec. 35; school teacher; Rep; Seventh-day Bapt; born New Jersey, 

DEYO P. Sec 35, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York; owns 320 acres,$l5,ooo. 

DEYO R. II. Sec. 35, I'.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

DOTY ROBKRT, Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Tompkins Co. New York, 
March 28, 1834, lived in N. Y. State about iwenty-two years; lived in Minnesota about one 
year; came to this state and Bureau Co. in 1857, '""' ''^^ lived here about nineteen years; has 
held othce of-School Director; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres land, value $lo,ooo; he married Miss 
Louise .Snow, Feb. 7, 1856; she was born in Tompkins Co. N. Y. June 6, 1834; they have 
three children, sons, Frank .S. 18 years old, Chas. W. 16 years old, Halsey R. 14 years old. 

DRISCOLL PAT. Sec. 3; farm renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

DRIVER E. .Sec. 22, P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Lib. 

■pCKERT .-V.MxON, Sec. S; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Pa. 
■'--' EI.LIO TT \. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Christian; born Ind. 

"rp-MRB.VNKS J.\S. .Sec. It; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Melh; born Ind. 

^ F.VIRli.\NKS SEWEI.L, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth. born Ind. 

FAIRBANKS ABR-\HA3I, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; bom in Dearborn Co. Ind. 
Sept. 23, 1S41; lived there eleven years; caine to this state and county in 1852, and has lived 
here twenty-four years; Rep; Bapt; value of personal property, $1,000; he rents farm of E. 
Bentley; was in the army In the 47th I.V.I , Company A; was in several severe battles, and 
was honorably discharged; he married Miss Sarah Custear, Feb. 25, 1873; she was born in 
Ohio. 

FAIRBANKS AMCXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; born in Mass. Sept. 8, 
1808; lived in New York .Stale about ten years; moved 10 Indiana, and lived there about 
thirty years; came to this county and state in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; has 
held the office of School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; he 
married Miss Catharine Pardun. Feb. 2, 1831; she was born in New York Slate, Feb. 2, 
1812: they have had eleven children — nine sons and two daughters; have lost four children; 
they had five sons in the army. 

FAIRBANK .STOKELEY, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind. 

FATE G. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 55 acres, val. $3,000. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MILO TOWNSHIP. 317 

FATE JOHNSTON M. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Dec. 
21, 1833; lived in Ohio about twenty-one years, then came to this state, in Bureau Co. in 
Feb. 1855, and has lived here about twenty-tvifo years; he represents this town in Board of 
Supervisors of Bureau Co. and has held the office of School Director for many years; Rep; 
Meth; owns 322 acres of land, value $20,125; he married Miss Mary Jane Reed, Dec. 17, 
1857, she was born in Perry Co. Ohio; they have three children, all sons. 

FINNEGAN JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Dem; Cath; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 

FORD W. Sec. i; farmer, renter; Dem; Christian; born Ky. 

FULKEKSON WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in town of 
Benton, Yates Co. N.Y., June 2g, 1822, and lived in that state about twenty years; came to 
this state, Fulton Co. Dec. 2, 1844, and came to this county in 1856, and has lived here 
twenty years; has held office of School Director and Constable; Rep; Bapt; owns 124 acres 
of land, value $7,440; he married Miss Hannah C. Britton, March 4, 1855; she was from 
New York State; they have four children — two sons and two daughters. 

r^ ALLAHER SAMUEL, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; merchant; Ind; Lib; born Ind. 

^ GRISWOLD A. R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; N.V; 240 ac. val. $12,000. 

GRISWOLD CHAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; born 111. 

GRISWOLD CHESTER C. Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111. 

GRISWOLD GEO. W. Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; 160 ac. val. $8,000; born N.Y, 

GRISWOLD JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

G-RISWOLD JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; born in Champion, Jefferson Co. N.Y. 
Dec. 31, 1S31, and lived in that state thirty-five years; came to this state in Bureau Co. Jan. 
1867, and has lived here since; has held office of Road Commissioner, School Director, and 
Path-master; Rep; Meth; ovvns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; married Miss Olive Relyea, 
March 5, 1854; she was bom in Pamelia, Jefferson Co. N.Y. July 20, 1831; they have five 
children — four daughters and one son; lost two children. 

GKISWOLD JOHN A. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; born in Herkimer Co. N.Y. Sept. 
15, 1808, and lived in that state about twenty-nine years; lived in Toledo, Ohio, one year; 
came to this Co. in T837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; 
only one house here when he came; he is the oldest resident settler in this town; has held 
office of Road-master, also office of School Director; Rep; Meth. owns 220 acres of land, 
value $13,200; he married Miss Maria Steinbrook, March 27, 1839; she was from Penn; they 
have seven children, three sons and four daughters; lost one son and two daughters. 

GRISWOLD MARY J. Mrs. widow. Sec. 25; Bapt; born N.Y.; owns 170 ac. val. $8,500. 

GRISWOLD THERON A. Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; lives with his father; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

GRISWOLD WATSON, Sec. 28; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

GORMAN JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O.Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born N.Y. 

GRANGE H. Sec. 12; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; owns 160 ac. val. $g,ooo. 

GRANGE R. Sec. 11; P.O. Lombaidville; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

GREEN JASPER, Sec, 9; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Dem; Meth; born 111. 

GRESSER W. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Milo; laborer; Ind; Cong; born Mo. 

GUDGEL JAS. H. Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Christian; 140 ac. val. $7,000; born Pa. 

GUDGEL JOS. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

GUDGEL O. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

TTARKIS SARAH J. widow. Sec. 25; Meth; liorn Md; owns 60 acres, val. $3,000. 

^-*- HARRIS JAS. Sec. 25; farmer; Meth; born III. 

HARRIS JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Valley Falls, R. Island, 
Jan. 16, 1819; lived in that state eighteen years; came to this state and cpunty in 1840 and 
has lived here thirty-seven years; one of earliest sellers; only one resident, fohn Griswold, 
in this town that was here when he came; has represented this town in Board Supervisors of 
Bureau Co. Hve or six terms; Greenbacker; Quaker; owns 312 acres land, value $15,600; 
was in army four years; enlisted in 57th Reg. 111. Infantry; was 1st Lieut. Co. F.; was in 
battles Ft. Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth; was wounded at Shiloh; had charge of three 
contraband camps at Pulaski, Tunnel Hill and Ilobbs Plantation, North Alabama, in Gen. 
Dodge's Division for three years and for si.x months afier close war — only one in that depart- 
ment; married Miss Fannie Hall Jan. 16, 1846; she was born in Derby.shire, England; they 
have one child, son, Wm. H. Harris; he was born June 28, 1856. 

HARRIS WILLIAM, Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born I!!. 



318 VOTEUS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

HAMMOND JAMES T, Karraer, Sec. 32; P.O. Bra<lford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Jan. 
2, 1832; lived in Ohio twenty-three years; went to Wisconsin in 1856, and lived there seven 
years; came to this state in 1S63, and to this county same year; lived in Marshall Co. four 
years; has held oflice of Ro.id Commissioner, and also School Director; Kep; Mith; owns 
iSo acres of land, value S'O.Soo; married Miss Margaret M. Reed, Nov. 6, 1856; she was 
born in Perry Co. C>hio, Dec. 24, 1835; they have two children, William C. and Charles E. 

HAKSH W3I. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Washington Co. Pa. Kcb. 4, 1834; 
lived in that state about three years; lived in Ohio about ten years; came to this state and 
county in 1S4S, and has lived here twemy-eight years on the fann where he now lives; he has 
held office of School Director number of years; Ke|); Lib; owns 320 acres land, value 
$19,200; he married .Miss .Mary J. Bacon June 5. l86r; she. was born in Hancock Co. Ohio 
Sept. Q, 1840; ihey have three children, two daughters and one son, aged fourteen years, 
twelve years, and eighteen months. 

HASKINS GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. .Milo; farmer; Kep; Melh; born X.Y. 

HASKINS N. Sec 15; P.O. Milo; lives with fatlier; Rep; Meth. 

HASKINS O. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; carpenter; Kep; Chri.s born N.Y. 

HASKINS W. Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer; renter; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 

HATCH HEM.\N, Sec. l; P.O. Milo; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

HAY ROBERT, Farmer. Sec. 29; P.O. Bradford; born in Jefferson Co. Ind. Sept. 30, 1821; 
Rep; Christian; he owns 400 acres land, vahie $30,000; he lived in Stale Ind. twenty-nine 
years; came to this state and Bureau County in 1S50 and has lived here twenty-six years; one 
of the early .settlers; he has held ofifice of Road Commissioner and .School Director; he mar- 
ried Miss Margaret Crawford March 12, 1845; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ind. Oct. 15, 
1826; they have twelve children, seven sons and five daughters; have lost two daughters. 

HAY THOS. .Sec. 29; P.O.Bradford; farmer, lives with father; Kep: Chris; born 111. 

HAYWOOD E. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 

HENNEBERY WALTER, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Cilh; born Ireland; 160 ac. 

HINES R. Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; Laborer; Rep; Chris; born Scotland. 

HINK.INS ELIZABETH Mrs. widow. Sec. 14; born Pa.; So acres, $4,000. 

HINMAN H. B. .Sec. 2; P.O. Milo; farmer; Kep; Lib; born 111 ; 220 acres, $10,000. 

HINMAN H. B. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib. 

HOLCOMB liO.MER B. .Sec. 29; P.O.Bradford; live.s with his father; Rep; Meth. pref.; Ohio. 

HOLCOMB GEORGE, Farmer, Sec 29; P.O. Bradford; born Perry Co. Ohio, Dec. 16, 
1821; lived in that slate al)out thirty-two years; he came to this state and county in Fall of 
1853, and has lived here twenty-three years; he has held oftice Road Commissioner. Overseer 
Roads and School Director; Kep; Meth; he owns 340 acres land, value $22.Soo; he married 
Miss Sarah .McGinness in Aug. 1S43; she was born in Chester Co. Pa.; she died May 23, 1874; 
they had four children, two living; he married Miss Ann L. White Feb. 18, 1875; she was 
born in Muscatine, Iowa, Feb. 19, 1850; they have one child, little girl. 

HOPKIXS TILDEX E. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. liskilwa; born in Alleghany Co. N.Y. 
April 22, 1S37; Rep; I'res; he owns 360 acres land, value $iS,ooo; he liveil in N.Y. State 
twenty-eight years; was in publishing business in Philadelphia and published map Slate 111.; 
has lived in this county twelve years; carries on large dairy farm of eighty cows; 
married Msss Carrie E. Todd May 2, 1S65; she was from Rochester, N.Y. 

HOW D. J. Rev. .Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; minister; Rep; Chris; born Ohio. 

HOXEY DAYID A. Sec. 21; P.O. Mdo; mason; Rep; Meth; born Mass. 

HUBBARD A. C. Sec. 23; cheese-maker; Kep; Lib; born N.Y. 

HUNTER E. 1). Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Kep; Lib; born N.Y.; val. prop. $20,000. 

JOHNS ERIEORICH, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; born near Mecklenburg, Prussia, 
Germany, April 26, 1825; lived in Germany about twenty-nine years; came to this country in 
1854; he lived in Ivy., Virginia .and Ohio about two years; became to this state and county 
in 1S56 and has lived here twenty years; he has one sister and one brother living in Prussia, 
Germany; Dem; Luth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000. 

TT'EERNS JOHN A. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Chris; born Ind. 

■'*' KISSICK HEN'RY, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Ky. 

KISSICK FR.VNCIS M. Farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Fleming Co. Ky. Aug. 
30, 1S37; lived in Slate Ky. twenty-seven years, then came to Slate Illinois and 10 this county 
in 1S64 and has lived here twelve years; has held oftice of I'aih-niaster; Rep; Meth; owns 80 
acres land, value $3,200; owns 129 acres land in Ky. value S645; total val. $3,845; he mar- 
ried Miss Joan Hayden .\pril 11, i860; she was born in Fleming Co. Ky, Dec. 24, 1843; 
they have four children, three girls, one boy, lost one son, one daughter. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MILO TOWNSHIP. 319 

KEERNS ROBERT M. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; born Lawrence Co. Ind. Jan. 31, 
1S27; lived in that state twelve years; came to this state and county in 1839, one of early 
settlers; the poles of wigwams made in Black Hawk war were standing at that time, only 
three houses and settlers in the Grove then; lived in Fulton Co. five years; has represented 
this town Board Supervisors of this county three terms; has been School Treas. for ten years 
and Justice Peace eiglit years, also Town Assessor and Town Collector; Rep; Christian; 220 
acres land, value $12,000; he married Miss Sarah Jane Gudgell June 3, 1855; she was born 
in Ind. June i, 1833; they have five children, daughters, lost one son. 

T AMB CHARLES A. P.O. Milo; Sec. 26; lives with his father; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 

^ LAMB W. R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.; owns 85 ac. val. $5,000. 

LAMB WILLIAM R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; lives with his father; Dem; Chris; born N.Y. 

LEA WILLIAM P. Sec. 7; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

LOMBARD WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

LONNON J. V. Sec. 18: P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Epis; birn 111; 90 acres, val. $4,500. 

LORD LAWRENCE, Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England; 80 ac. 

LUTHER JOSEPH, P.O. Milo; blacksmith; Rep; Christian; born Mass. 

LUTHER S. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; born Mass. 

"IX/TcCOLLUM D. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Univ; born N. Y. 

-'■'■'• McCULLOUGH J. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y; $10,000. 

McKEAN GERMAN, Sec. ig; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

McKEAN JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Bradford, Stark Co; born in Fayette County, 
Penn. in Oct. 1820; lived in State of Penn. about thirty-six years, and came to this state, 
Bureau Co. April i, 1857, and has lived here about twenty years; has held office of School 
Director and Roadmaster; Dem; Pres. pref; he owns 320 acres land, value $20,000; married 
Minerva E. Hair, of Fayette County, Pa in 1844; she died Aug. 25, 1853; they had five 
children, lost one; he married Mary Ann Wylie, April 12, 1855; she was from Fayette Co. 
Penn; had one child, which died. 

McKEAN R. L. Sec. ig; lives vi'ith father; Dem- Lib; born Pa. 

McKEAN THOMPSON, Sec. ig; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

McLANE JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; lives with father, Ind; Meth; born Pa. 

McIjANE THOS. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; born in Fayette County, Pa. June 15, 1S25; 
lived in State of Penn. about thirty-one years; came to this county and state in Spring, 1856, 
and has lived here over twenty years; he has held office School Director, this district; Rep; 
Meth; he owns 160 acres land, value $6,400; he married Miss Minerva Gallentine, Nov. 5, 
1847; she was born in Fayette County, Pa; they have ten children, five sons and five 
daughters; lost one daughter; lost one son in the army. 

MANVILLE J. D. Sec. 11; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. Y 

MAPLE JOHJf, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born in Wayne, Greene County, Penn. Nov 
25, 1817; lived in Penn. about forty years, then came to this state. Bureau Co. in 1856, and 
has lived here twenty years; has held office of Path mister, his district; Dem; Lib; owns 120 
acres land, value $6,000; he married Miss Margaret Franks, Aug. 13, 1S34; she was born in 
Penn; they have four children, two boys and two girls; have lost three children. 

MAPLE S. Sec. 10; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Pa; 120 acres, val. $4,000. 

MARTIN L. Sec. 32; lives with son; Dem; Lib; born Mass. 

MASON CHAS. Farmer. Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; born in Cumberland, R. Island, 
March 5, i3og; lived in R. I. about seventeen years; lived near Springfield, Mass. about 
eighteen years, and lived in that state about thirty years; came to this state and county in 
Spring, 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; has held office of Road Commissioner 
in Indiantou'n for six or seven years; also Road Commissioner in this town ; he holds 
office of Justice of Peace; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value Sio.ooo; married Miss 
Harriet B. Hazen, at Watertown, Mass., Dec. I, 1831; she was born in Groton, Mass., 
March 3, 1805; have had four children; only one child living, a son, Chas. H. Mason. 

MASON CHARLES H. Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Lib; Mass. 

MALETTE GEORGE S. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Dem; Epis; born 111. 

MALETTE JAMES F. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Epis; born R. I; 380 ac. val. $15,000. 

MALETTE JAMES F. Jr. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Ills. 

MELICK J.\COB A. Sec. 36; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. J; 180 ac. val. $9,000- 

MURPHY J. Sec. g; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 



320 VOTKliS AND TAXI" A VERS OF 

"VJEAI.E DAVID, Sec. 31; I'.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Kep; Meth. pref; born England. 

-'■^ NKVITT TETER \V. Sec. 23; I'.O. Milo; farmer; Kep; Metli; born 111. 

NKVITT KLIZAIJKTH Mrs. Widow, Sec 2S; r.O. Milo; born in I'utnam Co. Ohio, 
Feb. 13, 1S19; lived in thai state about ten years; lived in Indiana aljout eight years; came 
to this stale, in Warren Co. 1S37; lived in state thirty-nine years; lived in Missouri five 
years, and has lived in this county thirty years; on.- of earliest settlers; 424 acres land 
belong to estate, value $24,640; Meth; she married Mr. Allen J. Nevitt, March 4, 1838; he 
was born in Kentucky, Aug. I, iSiS; he died Aug. 5, 1865, forty-seven years old; she has 
eight children, three sons and five daughters; has lost five children. 

NEVITT DANIEL F. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Milo; born in town of Milo, Bureau Co. 
Ills. Sept. 25, 1S52; he has lived in this county and this town twenty-four years; he has held 
oflices of School Director and Koad-master; Kep; Meth; owns an interest in his father's 
estate of 424 acres, val. $24,000; married Miss Mary K. Thompson, Jan. 29, 1875; she was 
born in Mercer Co. I'a. Aug. 27, 1S53; they have one child, girl, Minnie May, born Aug. 
16, 1876. 

NICKERSON JAMES M. Sec. 21; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born X. Y. 

/^WENS D. Sec. 30; T.O. Bradford; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

TDARDUE A. C. See. 15; I'.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born Ind; 40 acres. 

-*■ r.VRKER ROBERT. Sec. 33; P.O. Milo; fanner, renter; Rep; Epis; born Ireland. 

PAKDUE ANTHONY A. Physician; Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born six miles from 
Brunswick, N.J.July 16, 180O; moved to New York State when two years old; lived thereabout 
eight years; then lived in Ind. about ten years; lived near Cincinnati, Ohio, aliout twelve 
years; then lived in Ind. twelve years; came to this state and county in 1S55, and has lived 
here twenty-one years; he has practiced medicine here for twenty years; Rep; Meth; owns 
160 acres land, val. $6,400; he married Miss Khoda Greenham, Dec. 25, 1832; she was born 
in Somersetshire, England, in Feb. 1813; she died Dec, 9, 1870; has ten children, three sons 
and seven daughters; has lost three children, 

PEER ISAAC, Sec. 30; laborer; Dem; Meth; born N.J. 

PETERSON M. Sec. 26; laborer; Kep; Euth; born Sweden. 

PETTIOREW E. Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Rep; Epis; born 111. 

PETTIGREW D. E. Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind; 170 acres. $6,000. 

PETTEGREVV J. N. Sec. 17; I'.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ind; $3,000. 

PHELPS C. Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Conn; 2S0 acres, value $14,000. 

PHELPS DANIEL, Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib. 

PHELPS ROGER W. Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth. 

PUTMAN JAMES. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; X-ib; born Michigan. 

■p ADKE AUG., P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 152 acres, $7,500. 

■'^ RADKE GUSTOLF, Sec. 6; P.O. Lombardville; lives with father; Dem; Luth; Ger. 

REAL MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; born in County Limerick, Ireland, 
Dec. 29, 1832, lived in Ireland about 18 years, and came to this country in 1850; came to 
Peoria, this state; lived there six months; came to Bureau Co. in 1850; he lived in Putnam 
Co. twelve years — in .Snatchwine I'p; returned to this county; he has held office School 
Director and Road-master; Ind; Cath; owns 320 acres land, value $22,400; he married .Miss 
Elizabeth Malone, Feb. 19, 1857; she was born in Ardee, County Louth. Ireland, in 1837; 
they have six children— five sons, one daughter; have lost three sons and three daughters. 

REED J.\S. S-c. 19; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; value prop $8,000. 

KEED .TOSEPH B. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Aug. 21, 
1846, anil lived in that state about .seven years; lived in Grant Co. Wis. about eleven years; 
came to this state and county in 1864. and has lived here twelve years; Kep; Meth; owns 
80 acres land, value S4.S00; marrietl Miss Ellen McCuUough, Dec 30. 1S70. She was born 
in Tioga Co. N. Y. .'\ug. 9. 1S52. They have two children — one girl and one boy — Nellie 
May and Christie Eugene. 

REED LEROY H. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in I'erry Co. Ohio, July 13, 
1S42; lived in that state ten years; went to tlrant Co. Wis. and lived there ten years; came 
to this state, in Bureau Co. in 1864; has lived here twelve years; has held office Road-mas- 
ter this district; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres land, valued $7,200. He married Miss Sarah 
F. Britton, .\ug. 7, 1866. She was born in Mason Co. III. M.^y 20, 1846. They have four 
children — daughters; have lost one daughter. 



BTJKEATT COUNTY: MILO TOWNSHIP. 321 

REED WILLIAM A. Sec. 36; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

BEID GrEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Milo; born in State Ind. Oct. i, 1S50; lived in that 
state two years; came to this state in 1852; came to this county same year, and has lived 
here twenty-four years; lived in TiskiUva about ten years; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, 
value $4,000; married Miss Anna Hay, Nov. 19, 1871. She was born in Bureau Co. July 7, 
1855. They have two children — Mabel, bora March 26, 1874, and Ella, born Dec. 24, 1875. 

BEID JOHN L. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. .Milo; born in Scott Co. Ind. Oct. 16, 1841, lived 
in that state ten years, then came to Bureau Co. this state, March i, 1851, and has lived here 
twenty-five years; has held office School Director and Path-master; Rep; Meth. He owns 
80 acres land, value §4,400. He married Miss Fanny E. Moore, March 6, 1S64. She was 
born in Birmingham, England, April 25, 1847, and came to U. S. in 1850. Have three 
children — one son and two daughters — Chas. Lincoln, Jennie A. and Sarah A; lost one girl. 

REID M. M. Sec. 36; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Maryland; owns 160 ac. val. $g.ooo. 

ROBINSON DAVID, Farmer, Sec 23; P.O. Milo; born in Shelby Co. Ohio, Sept. 23, 
1833; lived in Ohio about twenty-two years; came to this state and county in 1856; lived in 
Missouri and Iowa about three years; was in the army; was acting scout in 5lh Missouri 
Cavalry; enlisted in Co. K, 42 111. Infantry, and was mustered out at Nashville; has held 
office School Director; Ind; Meth. He owns 420 acres land, value $25,200; married Miss 
Lydia Hornback, April 6, 1856. She was born Carroll Co. Ind. Dec. 18, 1S35. They have 
six children — one son, five daughters; lost two daughters. 

BOGGY CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. LombardviUe; born in Putnam Co. 111. 
Feb. 29, 1852; lived in that county about seventeen years, then moved to this county in the 
year 1869, and has lived here seven years; Dem; Mennonite; owns 160 acres land, value 
$9,600. He married Miss Helen Burkey, Feb. 8, 1873. She was born in Germany, June 
19, 1S50. They have one child — little girl — Lydia Lena Roggy, born Nov. 6, 1875. 

CCHUYLER WILLIAM, Sec. 13; P.O. Milo; mason, renter; Dem; Lib; born New Jersey. 

"^ SHIRTS DAVID D. Sec. 33; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N. J. 

SHARKEY OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; born in County Louth, Ireland, 
Feb. 3, 1824. He lived in Ireland twenty-two years, tlien came to this country in 1846; 
lived two years in Boston, Mass; came to this state and county in 1848, and has lived here 
twenty-eight years, one of early settlers. He has held office School Director and Road-mas- 
ter; owns 240 acres land, §i5,8oo. He married Mi^s Jane Lawless, July 31, 1854. She was 
from Peoria County, and was born in Penna. in 1833. They have nine children — three sons 
and six daughters; lost one son and one daughter. 

SHWAB ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. lo; P.O. LombardviUe; born in Prussia, Germany, 
Feb. 27, 1847; lived there aboat nineteen years; came to this country in 1867; came to this 
state and county same year, and has lived here nine years; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres land, 
value $6,600; married Miss Caroline Robert in march, 1872. She w?s born in Prussia, Ger- 
many, Sept. 5, 1S54, and came to U. .S. wnen three years old. They have one child — boy — 
one year old — Andrew Shwab. 

SHIMEL liEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; born in Huntington Co. Penn. Dec. 5. 
1800; lived in state Penn. sixty-six years, came to this state in Bureau County in 1866, and 
has lived here ten years. He married Margaret Fulk, March 11, 1824. She was born in 
Penn. March 14, 1806. They have thirteen children — nine sons and four daughters. E. Mil- 
ton Shimel, the only son at home, was born in Clearfield Co. Penn. Oct. 17, 1850. He came 
to this state and county in 1866, and has lived here ten yea's. He manages and carries on 
his father's farm. Dem; Christian; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000. 

SHIMMEL HENRY, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Christian; born Penn. 

SHURTS WIIjLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Bradford; born in Hunterdon Co. N. Jersey 
Sept. 3, 1844; lived there about eight years; came to this state in 1S52; lived in Marshall 
Co. four years, came to I'.ureau Co. in 1856 and has lived here twenty years; has held office 
Road-mister; rents farm 160 acres of T. Fate; Rep; Lib; val. personal prop. $1,500; mar- 
ried Miss Eliza Green, May 27, 1868. She was born Hunterdon Co. N. J. .\ug. 5, 1847. 
They have one child — little girl — Carrie Shurts. 

SIMON CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem. Reformer; born Penn. 

SKINNER A. D. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Michigan. 

SMITH J.A.MES A. Sec. 29, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; val. prop. $10,000. 

SMITH THOS. K. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Bradford; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. Sep. 15, 1S37; 
he lived in Tioga and Tompkins Co. New York about twenty-six years; came to this state 
and to Bui'cau Co. and has lived here twelve years; he rents farm of B. F. Corbin; Rep; 
Meth. pref; val. prop. $1,000; he married Miss Frances A. Hatch, Feb. g, 1S71; she was born 
in .Vddison, Steuben Co. N. Y. Nov. 20, 1854; they have h.id two children, sons, and lost them. 



322 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

SPELLMAN ALLKN, runner, Sec. 31, I'.O. ISradford; liorn in Berkshire- Co. Mass. 
March 30, 1804, and lived in that state and in N. Y. al)out twelve years; moved to Ohio and 
lived in that state about thirty-four years; came to this state in Bureau Co. in 1S52. and has 
live<l here twenty-four years; has held oftice of Koad master in Ohio and in this county; has 
been class-leader in Melh. Church over forty year>; Rep; Meth; owns 85 acres land, value 
$5,000; married Miss Eunice Van Duzen, Jan. 4, 1S31; she was born in Ohio; have nine 
children, live sons and four daughters; lost four children. 

STKIMIjE IJ. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. I.ombardville; born in Baden, (lermany, July 22, 1848; 
lived in Germany fourteen years; came to this country in 1862, and has lived here fourteen 
years; Ind; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4. 800; he married Miss Eliza Shawh. Dec. 6, 
1S70; she was born in Hesse-Cas.sel, Germany, Sept. 5, 1850; they have three children, two 
boys and one girl. 

STEIMLE GEOKGE, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Lombardville; born in Kaden. Germany, 
March 13, 1838; he lived in Germany twenty years and came to this country in 1858; he came 
to this state and Bureau Co. the same year; he went 10 Germany in 1S61, was there two and 
a half years; returned to this state and has lived here since; he holds office of School Direc- 
tor; Dem; Cath; he owns 280 acres land, v.ilue Sl8,200; he married Miss Mary Ann loder, 
Nov. g. 1863; she was born in Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 15, 1843; they have seven children, 
three boys and four girls. 

STEIMLE WM. Sec. 6, P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 80 ac. $4,000. 

STERLING T. Sec. 30, P.O. Bradford; Kep: Lib; born Conn; val. prop. $7,000. 

STEVER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Milo; born in Pucks Co Penn. Sept. 6, 1828, 
and lived in Penn. about thirty-one years; came to this state in Bureau Co. April 14, 1859, 
and has lived here seventeen years; he has held office of School Director and Road master; 
Dem; Pres. pref; he owns 140 acres land, value $6,400; he married Miss Marietta Leiben- 
guth, April 7, 1850; .she was born in Northampton Co. Penn. March 17, 1832; tliey have 
seven children: Sarah L. born .\pril 8, 185 1, Kate .-\. born .-Xpril 12, 1S54, .Mariclt.a, born 
Nov. 10, 1857, Henry .'\. born Dec. 16, 1S60, Nathaniel .S. born Sept. i, 1S63. Ellen, born 
March 17, i866, Manidia, born Aug. 6, 1S68. 

STEVER JONAS, Sec. 2r, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Penn. 

STEVER SAMUEL, Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Penn; too acres, $5,000. 

SUTHERLAND I. EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; born in Town of Milo, Bureau 
Co. Dec. 13, 1850, and has lived in this state and county twenty-six years; one of the early 
native settlers of this town; he holds office of Township Trustee; Rep; Christian; owns 80 
acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss Mattie O. Reeves, Jan. 13, 1S72; she was born in 
Trumbull Co. Ohio, June 15. 1S50; they have three children, two sons and one daughter: 
names, Joseph Harmon, Albert Edwin, Psyche Maud. 

SUTHERL.\NI> DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Milo; born in Washington Co. Tnd. 
Nov. 30, 1S2S; came to this state in Fall of 1839; lived in Kulton Co. about four years; has 
lived in this state thirty-seven years, and in this county thirty-three years; only two families 
here at tne Grove then, and the first house south was at Princeville, twenty-four miles distant, 
and none between here and Henry; holds office of School Trustee, and has held office of 
School Director; Rep; Christian; owns 163 acres land, v.ilue Sq.ooo; married Miss Anzoletta 
M. Bristow, May I, 1853; she was born in .Mlegany Co. N.V. Jan. 9. 1S37; they have twelve 
children, eight sons and four daugliters. 

SUTHERLAND JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22. P.O. Milo; born in Washington Co. Ind. 
Feb. iq, 1824; lived in state of Ind. about fifteen years; came to this state and to Bureau 
Co. Nov. 16, 1839; came here in ox teams, was sixteen days coming; lived in Fulton Co. five 
years; has lived liere thirty-seven years; one of the earliest settlers; only two families here 
when he came; John A. Griswold, who had been here only five weeks, and Chas. S. Boyd; he 
served as constable when this county was organized into townships; held the office six years; 
has held the office of Ro.kI Commissioner ei^ht years; was Treasurer six years; has been 
School Director a number ot years; Rep; Christian; owns 411 acres land, value $30,000; 
he married Miss Matilda Weldman, Jan. 13. 1S50; she was born in Champaign Co. Ohio, 
Nov. 18, 1831; came lo this state in 1S35, and has lived here forty-one years; they have 
seven children, two sons and five daughters; lost one son and one daughter. 

SUTHERLAND SIMON R. Sec. 35, F. C. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Christian; born 111. 

SUTHER LAND SYLVE.STER, Sec. 20, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ind. 

SUTTON ISAAC, Sec. 33; laborer; Ind; Lib; born New Jersey. 

SWARTIIOUT BYRON, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; born in Yates Co. N.Y. 
July S, 1850; lived in N.Y. state about twenty years, then came to this state and county 
in 1869. and has lived here since; has taught school here four Winters; Rep; Meth; own 80 
acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss Miriam E. Albee on March II, 1875; she was bom 
in Town of Wheatland, Bureau Co. Aug. 2, 1854. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MILO TOWNSHIP. 323 

SYLVESTER A. Sec. l6; farmer, renter; Rep; Bapt; born Iml. 

SYLVESTER B. W. Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Milo; born in Dearborn Co. Ind. Mayio, 1846; 
he lived in that state about eight years, and came 10 this slate and county in 1855, and has 
lived here twenty-one years; lived one year in Kansas; has held ciffice of Path-master; Rep; 
Bapt; owns So acres, $4,000; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Sylvester, livis on the Home place; she 

was born in Mass. April 23, 1801; she married her husband, Joseph Sylvester, ; he died 

in 1864; they had twelve children, lost four. 

SYLVESTER SARAH Mrs, wid. Sec. 11; born Mass; Bapt; So acres. 

'X'HOMPSON WM. Sec. 28; farmer; Dem; Christian; born Penn; 45 acres, $2,500. 

•*■ THURM ERASMUS, Sec. 5; faimer; Dem; Lib; born Saxony; ouns 400 ac. val. $20,000. 

rHOMPSON ALFRED, Farmer, Sec 2, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in London, England, Feb. 
5, 1821; lived in that city .ibout fifteen years, and came to this country in 1835; lived in Liv- 
ingston countv, N. Y. five years, and came to this state in Bureau Co. in the Spring of 1840, 
and has lived here thirty-six year'; one of the earliest settlers; only two or three houses here 
at that time; has held office of Town Clerk for several terms, also ofBce of Road Commis- 
sioner and School Director; Dem; Free Thinker; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; married 
Miss Mary T. Haskell, daughter of Col. K. W. Ha.skell, of Rhode Island, March 14, 1844; 
have t^ve children, four daughters and one son. 

THOMPSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Milo; born in French Creek Township, 
Mercer Co. Penn, .Sept. 12, 1S46; lived in that state seventeen years; he came to this state 
and this county in the year 1S63; has lived here thirteen years; Ind; Christian; he owns 51 
acres land, value $2,550; he married Miss Elizabeth Gudgell, May 22, 1870; she was born in 
Bureau Co. Ill; they have two children, girls, Eva May and Ella Maud; lost one son, Wm. 
Harland. 

THURM GOTFREIT, Sec. 5; lives with son; born Germany. 

THURM JOHN", Farmer, Sec. S, P.O. Lombardville, Stark Co; born in Ohio, June 28. 
1854; lived in Ohio two years; lived in Penn. about one year; came to this state in 1857, to 
Peoria; came to this county in 1S67, and has lived here nine years; he rents farm of 160 acres 
of his father, E. Thurm; he married Miss Mary Gramer, Nov. 20, 1875; she was born in 
Germany, Feb. 13, 1S55, and came to N.Y. State when one year old; lived there two years; 
came to Bureau Co. 111. in 1858, and has lived here eighteen years; Rep; Lib; value personal 
property, $750. 

TYLER G. G. Sec. 18; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Dem; Epis; born Conn. 



PDIKE B. Sec. 2g; laborer for Holcomb; Rep; Lib; born N. J. 

INSON JOSEPH, Sec. 10; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ind. 
VINSON RACHEL Mrs. widow. Sec. 10; Meth; born Penn. 



AITALKER GEO F. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 80 acres. 
* ' WALL.\CE JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Scotland. 
WARD FRANK, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. 
WEST JOHN, Sec. 3; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
WHITWORTH GEO. Sec. 5; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born England. 
WILCOX W. H. Sec. 33; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
WILLIAMS JACOB, Sec. 26; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ind. 

WIND RICHARD, Sec. 16; P.O.Bradford; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
WINTERS GEO. D. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
WORLEY JOHN M. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111. 
WORTHING MYRON, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 80 ac. $4,000. 

OUNG STEPHEN, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; laborer, lives with Green; Rep; Lib; N.Y. 



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YOCHEM NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Prussia, Germany, 
April 23, 1838; lived there fifteen years; came to this country in 1S53; lived in Wisconsin 
nine years, and came to this stale and county and has lived here about fourteen years; has 
held office of School Director in this district; Ind; Cath; owns 120 acres land, value $6,600. 
married Miss C.TroUne Steimle, Feb. i, 1864; .she was born in Baden, Germany, Dec. 5, 1846; 
they have five children, two boys and three girls. 



824 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 



LEEPEKTOWN TOWNSHIP. 

POST-OFFICE, BUREAU JUNCTION. 



A 



CKERHALF JOHN, Bureau Junction; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 



AVEKILiL. NATHANIEL H. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bureau Junction; born i 
York Co. Maine, June I, 1817, lived in that .state about twenty years, and lived i 
Mass. two years, came to this state in 1839; lived in I'utiiam Co. nine years, came to thi 
county in 1848, and has lived here twenty-eight years; Rep; Christian; owns 172 acres lane 
value $6,S8o; has held the offices of Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Collector, Asscsso 
Commissioner of Hij^hways, and Justice of the Peace; married Miss Abigail Amelia Nickei 
son, Feby 4, 1S44; she was born in Clinton Co. Ohio, July 5, 1825; they have five childrei 
two sons and three daughters; lost one son. 

"DETSTNGER J. laborer; Rep; born New York. 

-*-* BLOOM JAMES, saloon; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 
BRANSON IS.'KAC, Sec. iS; laborer; Rep; Lib: born Ind. 
BRENNAN JOHN, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
BROWN E. O. School teacher; Rep; Bapt; born New York. 
BURICMAN J. Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
BUTLER HENRY, Laborer; Rep; Lib. 

/^ASSEDY JAMES, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born New York. 

^ CHARLES FLETCHER, Sec. 4; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

CHARLES HENRY, Sec. 18; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ind. 

CLAPPER JOHN W. Carpenter; Dem; born New York. 

CRARER CHRIS. Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Penn; value prop. SS.ooo. 

CRAM DANIEL, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

CRONAN P. works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

CRONE ANDREW, Farmer, renter; born Sweden. 

CROOKS JOHN, Bureau Junction; saloon; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

CROOKS SAMUEL, works on R.R.; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

T~\OW D. D. Bureau Junction; train dispatcher; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
-^ DOYLE PAT. Wood sawyer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
DOYLE PATRICK, works on R.R; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
DURST J.\COB, Farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

■pEENEY JOHN, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland. 

^ FOSTER F. G. Foreman round-house, C. R. I. R.R.; Rep; Lib; born New York. 

FOX C. B. Restaurant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

FOX ISAAC, Laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

FREDRICKSON CIIRLS. works on R.R.; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

FREDRICKSON F. works on R.R.; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 

/^REEN H. F. Train dispatcher; Ind; Lib; bom Ohio. 

^ GRIGGS WILLIAM A. works on R.R.; Lib; bom New York. 

TTAROLD HENRY, Bureau Junction, shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
•'^ HARTZELL A. Sec. 18; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Indiana. 



BUREAU COUNTY : LEEPEKTOWN TOWNSHIP. 325 

HAYNES LEWIS J. Farmer, Sec. 19 ; P.O. Bureau Junction ; born in Bureau 
Co. Aug. 10, 1845; he has lived in this county thirty-one years, except when in the army dur- 
ing the rebellion; was in Co. I, 64th Reg. I. V. I.; was with Gen. Sherman in his march to 
the sea; was not in hospital one day during service; he rents farm of D. Miller; Rep; Lib; 
value personal property S750; married Miss Susannah Wright, Dec. 22, 1870, she was born 
in Indiantown, Bureau Co. June II, 1847; have one child, girl, Bertha M. 

HOOPER JOSEPH, Carpenter; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

HOPP CHRIS. Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

T RELAND J. G. Sec. 6; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; 200 acres, vr.lue $8,000. 

TACOBSON JOHN, Bureau House; Rep; Christian; born Denmark. 

T/'ELLY J. S. Telegraph operator; Dem; Lib; born LaSalle Co. 111. 
-•^ KOOGLER CONRAD, Farmer; Dem; U. Brethren; born Ohio. 



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EONARD P. works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
LINK VALENTINE, Saloon; Dem; Pres; Germany. 



"|\/[" cLAUGHLIN L. Retired; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

•'■'•'- MARITY JOHN W. Laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ind. 

MARTIJ^ JAMES H. Merchant, Bureau Junction; born in Newark, N.J. April 4, 1845; 
lived there about twenty-one years; was clerk in store; was clerk in Tiskilwa about six 
years; he is engaged in the grocery and provision business, and doing good trade; value of 
stock $2,000; Ind; Meth; he married Miss Fannie L. Bloom, June 2, 1867; she was born in 
Indiantown, Bureau Co. Ill; they have one child, daughter, Eva Jane Maria Martin; his 
mother, Mrs. Maria Martin, lives with him. 

MASTERS ARZY, Milling and Grain Business, Sec. 18; P.O.Bureau Junction; born in 
town of Dover, Bureau Co. Nov. 27, 1844, and has lived here thirty-two years; one of the 
early settlers here; he and his brother Miles in grain business, and run Bureau Valley Mills; 
value of their property §12,000; he represents this town in Board of Supervisors of Bureau 
Co., also holds office of School Director; married Miss Anna Jane Long, Sept. 2g, 1870; she 
was born in Bureau Co; they have three children, all boys; Rep; Meth. 

MASTERS JOHN", Retired; Sec. 7; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Warren Co. Ky., 
May I, 1811; lived there fourteen years; came to this State in 1826, and has lived in the 
state fifty years; came to this Co. 1834, and has lived here forty-two years; was one of the 
earliest settlers; there were no houses in Princeton at that time; he holds the offices of Justice 
of the Peace and School Director; Rep; Lib; married Miss Maria Belknap, March 4, 
1S41; she was from Ohio; have six children, five sons and one daughter: lost one daughter; 
value of property $1,000. 

MASTERS MILES. Milling and Grain Business, Sec. 18; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in 
the town of Dover, Bureau Co. Dec. 4, 1846; he has lived in this Co. thirty years; one of the 
early settlers here; is engaged in milling and grain business; he and his brother Arzy run the 
Bureau Valley Mills; firm of J. Masters Sons; value of their propery $12,000; Rep; Bapt: he 
was in the army. Company A, 148th Reg. I.V.I,; has held office of Town Collector, 
Town Assessor, Road Commissioner, and School Trustee; married Miss Lena A. Rhodes, 
Feb. 7, 1S6S; she was born in Penn.; they have four children, two boys and two girls. 

MASTERS ORRIN, .Sec. 7; miller; Rep; Meth; born 111. 

MENARY THOS. works on railroad; Rep; Lib; born Scotland. 

MENEREY THOS. works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

MILLARD WM. Foreman railroad; Rep; Lib; born Wis. 

MILLER DAVID S. Sec, 18; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 10,000 acres, val. $300,000. 

MILLER E. P. Sec. iS; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

MOLONEY JOHN, works on railroad; Dem; born Md. 

MOSS D. R. miller; Rep: Christian: born Adams Co. Penn. 

■\TELSON P., Teamster; Rep; Luth: born Sweden. 

/^BERY JOHN; Sec. 6; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
^^ OLESON LEWIS, Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 



326 VOTERS AND TAXPAYKRS OK 

OLSON I-iKVVIS, Farmer, Sec. S; I'.O. Bureau Junclion; born in Sweden, April l8, 1842: 
lived there twenty-two years; came to this country in 1S66, and to this state and Co. the 
same year, and h.is lived here ten years; he was married in 1869; his wife died 1870; has 
one child. Rep; Luth; his mother has lived in this county twenty-four years; is one of the 
early settlers; his father died Dec. 2g, 1873; he has one sister at home, and one sister mar- 
ried: he and his brother August carry on farm: they own 50 acres, value $2,000. 

pAI-MER JOHN. Sec. 6; farmer; tenant; Rep; Lib; bom N.Y. 

I'ETERSON J.VS. worUs on railroad; Dem; Lib; born Denmark. 
PIERSON P. Sec. 6; farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

■p AMSEV EBEN 11. Clerk Bureau House; Rep; Lib; born N.ll. 

■•^ RANDALL LOKIN, Farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born R.L 

RAMSEY JOHN L. Bureau House, Bureau Junction; born Hillsboro Co. N.H., Sept. 

17, 1830; lived there sixteen years; attended school in Orleans Co. N.Y. two years; taught 
school ill Kentucky three years; he kept books in Cincinnati two years; was engineer on 
C.R.L & I'.R.R.; has been in the hotel business here eight years; proprietor Bureau house; 
he is Freight and Ticket Agent C.R.L & P.R.R. at this place; has held offices Postmaster, 
School Trustee and Town Clerk, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary 
E. Nelson, of Lexington, Ky. Jan. 23, 1S57; they have si.t children, two sons and four 
daughters; came to Bureau Co. 1854. 

RANDALL Z. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Mas.s. 

RANSON F. .Sec. 7; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England; 285 acres, val. $12 000. 

RASER J. Conductor on railroad; Ind; Lib; born Ohio. 

RODERICK. E. Foreman railroad; Rep; Bapt; born Wales. 

KUSSKLIj SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Canada, Sept. 12, 
1843; came to this state and Co. in infancy, and has lived here thirty-two years; one of the 
earliest settlers; he holds offices of Town Clerk, School Trustee, and Commissioner of 
Highways; Rep; Christian; owns 160 acres of land, value §6,400; married Miss Fannie A. 
Moss, Dec. 15, 1867; she was born in Shelby Co. Ohio, Sept. 4, 1844; they have three 
children, one son and two daughters. 

CAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 3; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

"^ SE.ARLE GEORGE, Sec. 8; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 

SHADE J. Shoemaker; Rep; born Ohio. 

SHEHAN PAT, works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

SHIELDS W. M. Mrs. widow; Univ; born 111. 

SMITH J. Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 

SMITH \VM. H. Sec. 4; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 



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HURSTEN WM. Farmer; Rep; Lib. 



"il/ATSON L. Sec. 18; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
* * WELCH JAMES, Sec. 7; laborer; Rep; Cath; born Ireland. 

WHITE EDWAUD, Merchant, Bureau Junction; born in Springfield, Mass. May 14. 
1S46; lived in that State nine years; came to Princeton, Bureau Co. in 1855, and has lived 
in this Co. twenty-one years; is engaged in mercantile business, general store, and doing 
good trade; value of stock $4,000; Rep; Christian; he holds office of Post-master this t wn; 
he married Miss Louisia M. Phillips, Dec. 2, 1875; she was born in this county; she died 
May 17, 1S76. 

WRIGHT N.\TIIAN, Sec. 9; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 




J. B. STEWART. Esq., 
Buda. 



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CONCORD TOWNSHIP. 

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I' A DAMS JAMES W. Sec. lo, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born Maine, 1840; five children. 
-^ ALEXANDER ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; Meth; born in Ohio; $1,500; 4 children. 
AKER STEPHEIV M. (J. H. Morgan & Co.) General Store, Groceries, etc., Lovejoy; 

P.O. Buda; born in Canada West, May 18, 1844, came to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind; 

value of real estate and personal property $3,000; married Elizabeth Jerman, July 6, 1870; 

she was born in Archibald, Penn. Dec. 7, 1848; has one child, girl; is School Director, has 

acted in that capacity several years. 
'ALLEN ACHSAH M. Mrs. Buda; born in Westfield, Ohio, May 10, 1829, came to 

this county in 1840; Meth; value of property $2,000; Mrs. Allen's maiden name was Achsah 

M. Brainard; first husband was J. Wesley Mason, married at Princeton by Elder T. Walker, 

March 16, 1S47. Mr. M. was born in Chichester N. H., May 27, 1825, died Nov. 21, 1866; 
\ seven children by this marriage, two deceased, the living are: Dora M., born Dec. 28, 
' 1847, Henry R., born Sept. 28, 1852, Albert F., born Feb. 10, 1859, Charles S., born Sept. 6, 
I 1862, George W., born Aug. 2, 1864; married Orren Allen Sept. 5, 1870. 
lALLEN ORREN, Buda; teamster; Dem. 

ANDERSON ELLIOTT C. Buda; livery; Rep; born in Kent Co. Mich. July 20, 1840. 
ANDERSON NEIL, Buda; butcher; Cong; born in Canada, 1850. 

-ANDREWS ASA, See. 32, P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Maine, 1822; eight children 
ANTHONY OLIVER, Sec. 28, P.O. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1843. 
Arnold ANDREW W. Sec. 27, P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Penn. 1848. 

"D ACHTEL ELIJyVH S. Buda; teamster; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1843; three children. 

K BAKER LUCY L. Mrs. Sheffield; millinery; Bapt; born in Aurora, 111; one child. 

BARNES FRANK, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Ohio, 1852. 

BARNES WILLARD, Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Maine, 1850; one child. 

BARNES WALTER S. Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Ohio, 1850. 

BARNEY CHARLOTTE Mrs. Sheffield; born in England; two children. 

BARNEY IIIRAM D. Sheffield; laborer; born in Canada, 1845; was in army. 

BARNEY JACOB, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; born in N. Y., 1792; seven children. 

BARNEY JACOB, Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in Canada. 

BATTEY JOSTAH, Sec. 6, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born in Penn, 1821; one son. 

BATTEY WILLIAM H. Sheffield; restaurant; Dem; Ind; from N. Y. 

BECKWITH WERDEN N. Farmer and Stock Buyer, Buda; born in Chenango Co. 
N. Y., Feb. 17, 1825, came to this county March 26, 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres of 
land, valued at $12,000; married Ann A. Burnett, May 4, 1853, she was born in Niagara Co. 

[ N. Y., July 12, 1832; have three children, Ella M., born June 25, 1856, Mary F., born Dec. 

[ 4, 1864, Anna G., born March 27, 1867; Mr. Beckwith is Commissioner of Highways, has 

j served as such about ten years, in Macon and Concord Townships. 

BEELER ABRAM, Sheffield; pastor M. E. church; Rep; born Ohio, 1831; three children. 

BELL JOSEPH M. Sheffield; grain dealer; Dem; born in Indiana; two children. 

BENEDICT M. S. (S. M. Benedict & Son), Banker, Buda; born in Winnebago Co. 111., 

( Aug. II, 1S48, came to this county in 1S72; Rep; Cong; is Corporation Treasurer of Buda; 
married Anna M. Harris, of Rockford, 111. Feb. 22, 1872; two children. 

'BENEDICT SAMUEL M. Buda; banker; Rep; Bapt; born in New York, in 1822; 546 acres. 

BENJAMIN JOHN E. Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born N. Y. 1855. 

BERTHELSON NIELS, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Lulh; from Denmark. 

BILLS ERASTUS D. Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 1826; 8 children. 

RINKS THOMAS, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; born in England, 1836; 8 children. 

BLAKE PATRICK, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; one child; $500. 

BOAL A. D. (J. F. Boal & Son), Druggist, Buda; born in Franklin Co. Ohio, Nov. 12, 1847; 

, came to this county in 1866; Rep; Ind. in religion; is Corporation Clerk; married Elizabeth 

1 Murphey (deceased), Nov. 8, 187 1; one child. 



380 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

liOAI, JAMES K, Buda; druggist: Kep; I'res; born in Ohio, 1S17. 

BOOKISH ANDREW J. Sec. 3, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Deni; born Vt. 1830; four children. 

BOUFISil SIMEON, lives with his son. Sec. 3, P.O. Wyanet; Dem; born Vi. 1799; 2 children 

BOGEK SAMUI'^L. Buda; brickmakcr; Re|); born in Kayette Co. Penn. Nov. 24, 1830; i child 

BOLTON JAME.S. Shellk-ld; laborer; iJem; Lath; from Ireland; two children. 

1100 ril IIENKV W. Sheffield; harnes,-maker; Dem; one child; $1,000. 

BO\Vi;K.MASrEK JOEL, Sheflicld: Laborer; Kep; born in Ohio, 1832; three children. 

BOWSER MARGARET Mr.s. widow of John, Buda; liapt. six children; S500. 

liOYCE 11ENR\', Buda; moulder; Rep; born Vi; two children; $400. 

BOYI> NATHANIEL,. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Sheftield; born in New York Cily, Oct. i, 
1820, came to this state in 1820; came to this county in 1S30; Ind. in politics and religion 
owns 425 acres of land, valued at $21,250; married Mary .Ann Cummings, March 12. 1845 
.She was born Feb. 20, 1S27; she died Sept. 20. 1S66; has live children livings Mary 
Frances, Roxana, John W., C!omma N., and Henry J; three girls deceased. Is now, and 
has been School Director about twenty years. 

BOYDICN CHARLES U. Sheffield; hardware dealer; Rep; Cong; born N. 11. 1S29; 3 children 

BOYDEN JOSEPH C. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. II. 1831; 5 children, 

BOYOKN & DKWEY, Bankers and Cenl. Merchants. Sheffield; Albert W. Boyden, 
Secretary .Sheffield Mining and Transportation Co., born in Beverly. Mass. 1S33; Rep; Cong; 
five children. Benjamin K. Dewey, burn in Berlin, Vt. 1845; Rep; Cong. 

BOYER FREDERICK, Buda; farmer; Dem; born in Fayette Co. Pa. Feb. 18, 1S18; 3 children, 

BOYKR GEORGE A. Buda; laborer; Dem; born June 10, 1S52. 

BOYER JACOB B. Buda; laborer; Dem; born Oct. 1840; two children. 

BOYEk T'HO.MAS I,. Buda; clerk; Dem; born Aug; 19, 1S54. 

BARTLETT LUCY Mrs. widow Oscar, Sheffield; Cong; born Ohio, 1S30; S400, 

BRADLEY ROBERT, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born England. 

BRADY JAMES, Sheffield; section boss; Dem; Cath; born Ireland 1S27; four children; $400. 

BRAINARD ALVAH H. Sec. 32, P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; born Nov. 20, 1854. 

BKAINAltD DKODATUS E. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Buda; born in Jefferson Co. N.V. 
July 29, :8o8; came to this county in 1841; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 
$6,500; married -Sally J. Fry. May 20. 1829; she was born in Lewis Co. N. Y, July, 30, 
1812. Four .sons and two daughters. Has been Assessor of the Township. 

BRAINARD DEODATUS 0. Buda; engineer; Dem; Ind; born in Ohio, 1834; three children. 

BRAINARD DEWITT L. Sec. 33. P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in O. Mch. 13, 1822. 

BRAINARD E. Q. Sec. 32, P.O. P.uda; lives with his father; Dem. 

BRAINARD GEORliE A. Buda; mason; Dem; Lib; born in Wcstfield, O. Dec. 16, 1832. 

BRAINARD MARINUS G. Sec. 32; tenant and farmer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1831; 3children. 

BRAY JAMES H. Buda; iiarness-maker; Dem; born in Maine, 1836. 

BROOKE EDWARD, .Sheffield; miller; Rep; from England; eight children. 

BRISDAIN ELIAS A.. P.O. Buda; laborer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1S35. 

BROWN CHARLES L. Buda; brakeman; Dem; born in Illinois, Oct. 14, 1845; two children. 

BROWNE Hl'.RBER r S. Sec. 35, P.O. Buda; lives with his father; born in Bureau Co. 

BROWNE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. P.uda; born in Topsham, Orange Co. Vt. Oct. 
27. 1810; came to this county in 1853; Dem; Ind; owns 100 acres of land, value of real 
estate and personal property $8, 000; married Hannah Noyes McConihe, in Nashua, N. H. 
May 27, 1831; she was born in Merrimack, N. II., Feb. 8, 1S13. Two sons and one daugh- 
ter living — J. Marcellus, born March 17, 1S37, Herbert S. born March 13, 1856, Luella F. 
born Sept. 30, 1844; has lost two sons and two daughters. Settled in Amherst, N. H. in 
1832; lived there twelve years. In 1844 moved to North Chelmsford, Mass; in 1847, 
moved to Wilton, N. II; in r85i moved to Peterborough, N. H; in the Fall of 1853, 
came to Illinoi.s, bought, and settled where lie now lives .Seven children — three girls and 
four boys; two of the girls. Mary K. and Ruthelia S., died young, and are buried at Am- 
herst, N. H. George McConihe, the eldest child, was born at Merrimack, N. H. Aug. 30, 
1832, and died at Los Angeles, California, July 20, 1872. Lucien McC. was born in Am- 
herst, N. II., July 30, 1839, died at Central City, Colorado, March 20, 1873. Mrs. B. is a 
member of the Congregational Church. 

BRUNER ISAIAH J. Buda; blacksmith; born in Perry Co., Pa, 1828. 

BUCHAN FRANK G. Watchmaker and Jeweler, Buda; born in Princeton, III. Oct. 17, 
1845; Independent in politics and religion. 



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BUCHAN FRANCIS G. Sec. 23, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; born in Scotland, July 15, 1803; 
came to this county in 1839; lived 4 years in East Grove, seven years in Princeton, twenty 
years in Ohio Tp,, and seven years in Concord Tp.; Rep; Meth; owns 164 acres of land, 
valued at $8,200; married Flora Gilchrist in Canada West, Jan. 12, 1836. She was born in 
Scotland, Feb. 12, 1820; has three sons and four daughters living, two sons deceased. 

3UCHAN ROBT. D. lives with father; P.O. Wyanet; born in III. 

BUCKMAN HENRY C. Carriage Painter, Buda; born in Tiskilwa, Bureau Co. 111. May 
17, 1851; Dem. 

3URGE3S GEORGE, Lovejoy; P.O. Buda; coal miner; born in England 1836. 

BURKE THOMAS, Buda; brakeman; Dem; born in St. Louis; three children. 

BURNET BENJAMIN, Buda; retired; Rep; Meth; born Dec. 25, i8og. 

BURNETT FRANK, Buda; clerk; Rep; bom Michigan, 1840. 

BURNETT NATHAN, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; born in Auburn, N.V. 1805; four children. 

BURR ABRAHAM, Buda; laborer; Dem; Luth; $150; two children. 

BURR JOSEPH, Buda; laborer; Dem; Luth; $150; three children. 

BURR PENFIELD, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet: farmer; Rep; born Conn. 1830; four children. 

BURSON GUSTAV, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, Oct. 30, 1825, came 
to this county in 1865; Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Carrie An- 
derson in 1849, she was born in Sweden, Dec. 31, 1824; has four girls and one boy : Johanna 
S. born 1851, Christina born 1853, Peter John born 1858, Emily A. born i860, Carolina M. 
born 1S63 

BUTTERFIELD WILLIAM H. Buda; conductor C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born Schuyler Co. 111. 

P'AHALL OWEN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; two children. 

^ CARMICHAEL JAMES, Sheffield; miner; born in Ohio; $200. 

:ARMICHAEL MARY Mrs Sheffield; U. Breth; born in Penn; $300; two children. 

:aRPER JOHN W. Buda; merchant; Rep; born Penn. 1846. 

:ARR LAWRENCE, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $500; five children. 

BARTER MOSES, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born in this county, 1840; 5 children. 

CECIL JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 15, 10, 11 and 14, P.O. Sheffield; born in England, July 28, 
182S, came to this county in 1857; Prot; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $16,000; married 
Margery Harray, April 2, 1857, she was born in England April 11, 1831; has two boys, 
Thomas and James. 

CECIL WM. K. Buda; conductor C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born in Utica, N.Y. Nov. 14, 1850. 

CHAPMAN FRANK L. Sec. 12, P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Ind; Ind; born Conn 1851. 

CHURCHILL HORATIO, Buda; brick-maker; Rep; born in Somerset Co. Me. April, i, 1843. 

CLAIiK JOHN L. Nursery and Small Fruit and Breeder of Fancy Poultry, Sheffield; 
born in Truxton, N.Y. Sept. II, i8ig, came to this county in 1854; Rep; Ind; marriedSarah 
Purdy Oct. 10, 1847, she was born in Indiana Dec. 30, 1828; has three children living, two 
deceased; was in tf. S. Army service ten months. 

CLARK ORRIN A. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1830; two children. 

CLARRY MARY Mrs. Sheffield; widow of Timothy; Cath; $400. 

CLARREY MICHAEL, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $2,000; 4 children. 

CLEAVITT JOHN, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; born in England. 

CLEAVITT THOMAS, Buda; painter; Rep; Bap; has 2 boys, i girl. 

CLEMENSON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Luth; Denmark; $300; one child. 

COGGENS PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $700; eleven children. 

COLiMAN GEORGE W. Clergyman, Sheffield; born in Lempster, N H. came to this 
county in 1S71; Rep; Evangelical; educated at Westfield, Chatauqua Co. N.Y. Union Col- 
lege, Schenectady, N.Y. class 1858. theological department of Yale College, New Haven, 
Conn; pastor of Congregational Churches in New Preston, Conn. Acton, Mass. Neponset, 
111. and now of Congregational Churches at Sheffield and Buda, in the town of Concord, 
Bureau Co. Ill; married Louise M. Wilson, of Ovid, Seneca Co. N.Y. Sept. 16, 1862; four 
children. 

COMP EDWARD, Buda; R.R. employee; Rep; born in Buda 1S55. 

CONKLING CARL, Teamster, Buda; born in Bureau Tp. 111. Nov. 8, 1851; Dem; value 
of real estate and personal property $3,000; married Hannah G. Peterson. Jan. 21, 1875; 
she was born in Norway, Feb. 14, 1850; he has one child, Anna M. born Feb. 21, 1876. 

CONKLING JAMES S. .Sheffield; teamster; Rep; born in 111; two children. 



332 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

CONKLING MARIA Mrs. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; Melh; bom Penn. 1820; 70 acres land. 
CONEY J.\MES, Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Calh; from Ireland; $3,000; five children. 
CONRAU JOHN, Lovcjoy; P.O. Riida; farmer; Dem; U. B.; b .rn in Pa. 1820; ten children. 
COOK ABBY 3Irs. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; born near Circlcville, Ohio. July 27, 

1833; came to this county in l86i; .VIclh; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; widow 
of John Cook, who was horn in Indiana, April 30. 1S12; he died May 9. 1S71; she has seven 
cliildren, Mary J. Leach (now .Mrs. Shaw), and Ella Leach, by former marriage, and Amos 
L., Richard H , lIeory;e \V., Lillie M. and Charles Cook, by last marriage. 

COtJK ULI\KR. ShcflieUl; insurance agent; Rep; born in Ohio; $1,000; one child. 

COKY SAMUEL, Farmer and Stone Mason, Sec. 20; P.O. Sheffield; born in Tavistock, 
England, Jan. 5, 1S43; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Prot; married Emma .Skinner, 
Feb. 14. 1S68; she was born in England, Oct. 6, 1845; has one boy, Henry, born in England, 
March S, lS6i. 

COSLETT FRANKLIN, Kuda; laborer; Rep; born in Pa. 1854. 

COSLETT JACOB, P.O. Buda; laborer; born in Wales, 1S20; Rep; Meth; si.x children. 

COVELL CHESTER, Pastor of the Union Church r.f Buda; born in Monroe Co. N. V. 
June 18, 1817; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; Ind; has served several terms as County 
Commissioner of Schools; married Harriet H. -Morr'son, of Andover, Merrimack Co. N. H. 
May 13, 1851, in New York City. 

COVEY CVRENIUS, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in N. V. 1S20; $9,000. 

COWAN CHARLES M. Huda. conductor C. B'. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born in Ohio; one child. 

CRANDELL MIAL 1'. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1826; four children. 

CULVER ASAHEL E. liuda; harness-maker; Rep; born Canada, 184S. 

CU^IMIXG-S F. Farmer; Sees. 2y, 28, 20 and 21; P.O. Sheffield; born in Equality, 
Gallatin Co. Ills. .May S. iSiS; came to this county in 1S34; Dem; Lib; oivns 600 acres of 
land, valued at $25,000; married Esther Garrett, in Concord Tp. May 16, 1850; she was 
born in Barlow, Washington Co. Ohio, Nov. 22, 1S27; lias four cldldren living, Sidney, born 
May 19, 1S51; Melissa Jane, born .\ug. I. 185S; Delia Louisa, burn June 6, :868; Roxie 
Aurilla, born Dec. 13, 1871; four children deceased; is School Director, and has been such 
for about twenty years. 

CUMMIN'GS HARVEY, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; born in this Tp. 1834. 

CUMMINGS SIDNEY, Sec. 23; P.O. Sheffield; firmer; Dem; born in this Tp. May 19, 1851. 

CUMMIXG-S WILLIAM, Proprietor Glenwood Stock Farm, Sees. 21, 22 and 27; P.O. 
Buda; born in Shawneetown, Gallatin Co. Ills. Nov. 20. 1S29; came to this county in 1834; 
Dem; Unit; owns 445 acres of land; married Jennie A. Hodge, July 22, 1852, at Kewanee, 
III.; she was born in Stacy, Onieda Co. N.Y. Aug. 19, 1S36; has five sons, Orlando W. born 
Sept. 29, 1S53; Melvin S. and Marvin S. born Oct. 17, 1855; Haney D. and Hampton B. 
born Aug. 15, 1S62; Mr. Cummings is a breeder of .Short-horn Cattle. Chester White and 
Berkshire swine, and Fancy Poultry. 

CUNNINGHAM MARY Miss, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; born Ills, 1S33; 40 acres, val. $2,000. 

CUNNINGHAM PATRICK., Sec. 15; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born Ohio, 1808. 

CURTIS CLIFTON, Sheffield; farmer; born 111. 1851; Rep; Unit. 

CURTIS H.VRMAN E. Sec. 18; P.O.Sheffield; lives with father; Rep; Unit; born III. 

CUBTIS .TAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Sheffield; born in Schaghticoke, N. Y. Aug. 
2, 1S22; came to this county in 1S51; Rep; Unit; owns 1910 acres of land, valued at $77,000; 
married, in .Adams Co. Ills. Dec. 15, 1850, Helen M. Stevenson, born Carroll Co. Md. Feb. 
7, 1831; died Nov. 7, 1S71; Mr. Curtis was Town Assessor in 1S52, and Supervisor from 
.■\pril, 1S61, to April, 1863; has six children, Clifton, born Nov. 10. 1851; Harman E. born 
Sept. iS. 1854; Jessie May, born Oct. tg, 1S56; Charles E. born April 24, i860; Helen M. 
born Feb. 23, 1864, and Carrie Belle, born Jan. 16. 1868. 

CUKTIS M. S. Mrs. Farming; .Sheffield; born in Charlotteville, Schoharie Co. N. Y.; 
came to this county in 185S; Meth. Epis; owns 745 acres land, valued at $32,000. 

CUSCADEN JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Ireland. 

■pvARR.\H CHARLES, Sheffield; tailor; Rep; Pres; born Ireland. 

^ DAVIS ALBERT W. Buda; painter; Rep; born in Stark Co. III. 1S53. 

DAVIS CH.VRLES A. .Sheffield; postmaster and dealer in boots and shoes; Rep; from Mass. 

DEAN B.'VPriST M. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; Maryland; four children. 

1>EXNI.S NOAH D. (Dennis & Anderson), Livery Stable, Buda; born in Taunton, Mass. 

Sept. 28, 18211 came to this county in 1852; Rep; married Hannah H. Currier, of Conn; 

he has six chiulren, four of them by former marriage. 



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DENNIS EDWARD W. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Maine, Nov. 17, 1843; one child. 

DESSAU WILLIAM M. Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; born Germany; four children. 

DEWEY ELWYN B. Sec. 6, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; hid; born Vt. 

DICKEY JOHN, Buda; bee-keeper; Rep; Meth; born in Penn. Sept. 28, iSog; eight children. 

DILTS JOHN M. Buda; carriage maker; Dem; born in Bedford Co. Penn. 1S26; four children. 

DILtZ DAVID M. Buda; laborer; Rep; Church of God; born in Penn. 

DILTZ ELIZABETH Mrs. wid. of Davi'd, Buda; Church of God; born in Penn; $1,700. 

DONLON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; three children. 

DONNELLY JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $150; six children. 

DONOGHUE JOHN O. T. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; §3,000; 7 children. 

DOWDING CHARLES P. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in England, Nov. 21, 1S53. 

DOWDING JAMES, Buda; laborer; Rep; born in England. 

DRURY JASPER, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.; $1,500; five children. 

DUNLAP ANDREW J. Buda; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born in Bedford Co. Penn. May 25, i82r. 

"PASTERDAY JOHN H. Buda; locomotive engineer; Dem; Ind; born in Columbus, Ohio. 

-'--' EDDY EDWIN W. Sec. 15, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born N. Y., 1S51. 

EDDY NATHAN P. Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in N. Y., 1805; $3,400. 

EICHSTEDE , Buda; Dem; 2 girls. 

EMERSON JESSE, Buda; county judge; Dem; Ind; born Mass. 1S24; two children. 
EMERSON" WIIiLIAM E. Laborer, Buda; born in Newburyport, Mass. Oct. 9. 1831; 

came to this county in 1836; Rep; Bapt; owns one house and two lots, valued at $500. 
ERICKSON JOHN, Sheffield; wagon maker; Luth; $250; two children. 
ESALEY JOHN E. Buda; miller; Rep; German Reform; born Switzerland, 1841. 
EVANS ELIZABETH P. Mrs. Buda; member of Union Church; born in Conn; five children. 

"PAIRMON ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; weaver; Unit; born Penn; $800. 

FAIRMAN STEPHEN, Buda; teamster; Rep; born in Iowa, 1840; one child. 

FARNAM AVERY T. Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Scipio, N.Y., 1811. 

FARNA3I J. A. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; born in Victor, Ontario Co. N. Y., Feb. 
10, 1846; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 40 asres of land, valued at $2,500. 

FARROW NICHOLAS, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; born in England, 1843; 5 children. 

FARROW WILLIAM, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Meth; born in England, 1S41. 

FAY ANTHONY, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Cath; born in Germany, 1836; six children. 

FIFIELD ALBERT J. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Dem; born in Concord Tp. 

FIFIELD JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born in Concord Tp. 1848. 

FIFIELD LUCIAN McC. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born in Bureau Co. 1846. 

FIFIELD LURANA G. Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Union Church; born in N. H., 1823. 

FIFIELD PETER F. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born in N. H., i8l2; one son. 

FIFIELD THOMAS J. Buda; farmer and insurance agent; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

FINNELL JOHN A. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in Ohio; three children. 

FISHER CALVIjS", Proprietor Globe Hotel, Sheffield; born in Ohio, Dec. iS, 1832; came 
to this county March 23, 1851; Dem; Meth; owns hotel and personal property valued at 
$3,000; married Nancy A. Marple, Feb. i, 1865; .she was born Feb. I, 1844; has four chil- 
dren, Charles C, born Jan, ig, 1866, Lizzie, born Sept. 7, 1867, Harry C., born Oct. 7, 1872, 
and George B., born April 14, 1876. 

FISHER CHARLES M.Sheffield; brakeman; Dem; from Vermont. 

FISHER DAVID C. Buda; merchant. 

FISHER WILLIAM H. Sheffield; fireman; Dem; from Vt; two children. 

FLEAGLE CALEB H. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Maryland, 1837. 

FLETCHER fOHN T. Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; born Virginia, 1833. 

FLETCHER W3r. A. Farmer. Sec. i; P.O. .Manlius; born in Virginia Aug. 10, 1839; 
came to this Co. in .April, 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns 252 acres, value $io,oSo; held the office 
of School Director fifteen years; wife was Lavina Holbrook, born in Bureau Co, Feb. 21, 
1834; married Aug. 4, 1853; eleven children — five girls and four boys living. 

FLOYD THOS., P.O. Buda; cpal miner; born England, 1S32; six children. 



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FORD MAKV Mrs. (wid. of Michael). Buda; Cath; lH)rn Ireland; eight children. 

POKD KUFUS H. Lumber Dealer, Buda; born in llalloivell, Maine, Feb. 20, 1840; came 
to this Co. June 12, 1856; Rep; Ind; owns So acres, value SS-OOO; married Sarah A. Phin- 
ney, in .\ugusta, Maine, Aug. 23, 1865; she was born in Augusta, Maine. Aug. 31, 1838; has 
one son, Frank II born in Macon rownship, Jan. 23, 1868; was Captain Company H, 93d 
I.V.I.; served three years; has been Corporation Trustee. 

FOSTER FRANKLIN, Re ired Farmer, Buda; born in Canterbury, N. H., April 29. 
1806; came to this Co. in 1S3S; Rep; Cong; owns store an<l one lot, and residence and three 
lots, valued at $4,000; has been Church Trustee; married Harriet I,. Kendall, of Ashby, 
Mass. Oct. 8, 1833; she was born Aug. 31, 1810; seven children, two boys and five girls; wife 
died .'Xug. 18, 1S57, aged 47 years. A very amiable and lovely Christian woman, acknowl- 
edged by all who knew her. Mr. Foster donated to the Congregational Society the lot that 
the church now stands on, corner of Main and Church streets, in Buda. 

FOSTER HENRY L. Farmer, Sec. 27; I'.O. Buda; born in Boston. Mass. Sept. 22. 
1836; came to this Co. in 1S38; Rep; Bapt; owns So acres of land, valued at $3,500; married 
Sarai C. Weston, in Buda, Oct. 14, 1S66; she was born inSkowhegan, Maine, March 6, 1843, 
has two sons and one daughter — Arthur K.. Albert \V., and Ilaitie W; has been Road Com- 
missioner; served about four years in Co. V,, 33d I.V.I, as corporal. 

FOWLER GEORGE, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born I'enn. 1837; two children. 

FRASER GEORGE B. Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; born in Barnard, 
Vt., May 4, 1S43, came to this Co. Oct. 186S; Dem; Lib; owns 2S5 acres of land, valued at 
$14,250; served about one year in Co. A, 6th Mass. Infantry. 

FREELAND ROBERT A. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Ohio, July 31, 1S39; three children. 

FULLER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 35; I'.O. Buda; born in Holderness, N.H., Oct. 10. 
1811; came to this Co. in 1861; Dem; Bapt; married Abigail Brown, in Andover, N. H„ 
Jan. 1833; she died Oct. 20, 1S65; one son by first marriage; married Mrs. Anna Morse, at 
Buda, .Sept. 11, 1866; has been School Director. 

FULLER GEORGE H. Physician, Buda; born in Lebanon, N.H., May 14, 1833; came 
to this Co. in 185S; Rep; owns house and lot; married Hannah H. H. Hoyt, April 12, 
1859. in New Lebanon, N. II.; she was born .April 24, 1S36, in Vermont; two children, one 
briy and a girl. 

FULLER JAS. P. Buda; Rep; born in Lebanon, N.H. iSoi; two children. 

/""ALER JO.SEPH CSec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; born Princeton, 1S42. 

^ GARRETT ANDREW R. Sec. 25; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Ohio, 1839. 

GEBEKB CONRAD, Farmer, Sees 20 and 21; P.O. Buda; born in Germ.iny, Oct. 26. 
l8lg; came to this Co. July 24, 1S57; Dem; l.uth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; 
married Christina Duwalil, March, i8i;3; she was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 15, 1823; 
has seven children, Caroline, l)orn 1855, Henry, born 1S57, Anna, born 1S60, Frank, born 
1863, Minnie, born 1S66, Willie, born 1869, Frederick, born 1873; '^ .School Director. 

GEBEKE HENRY, Farmer, .See. 20; P.O.Sheffield; born in Germany, Oct. 15, 1833; 
came to this Co. in 1S56; Dem; Luth; owns 73 acres of land, valued at $4,380; married 
Mary Ante, Feb. S, 1867; she was born in Prussia, Oct. 21, 1845: has two children living, 
Anne M. born Jan. 13, 1S70; Hermann J. born July 4, 1875; has lost one child, Henry B. 
born April 6, 1S68; he died July 14, 1873. 

GEBEKE THEODORE C. Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany, 1817. 

GENTSNER FREDERICK, .Sheffield; wagon-maker; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 3 children. 

GEORGE J.\S. Sheffield; railroad engineer; Rep; Cong; born N.V.r two children; $6,000. 

GIBSON GEO. Sec. 5; P.O. .Sheffield; lives with father; Meth; born in this Tp. 1853. 

GIBSON WM. Sec. 5; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ireland, 180O. 

GOLDS.MITH JAS. M., P.O. Buda; coal miner, I.ovejoy; Dem: born N.J.; one child. 

GREEN SAMUEL S. Sheffield; foreman of coal sh.ift; Rep; born Pa.; five children. 

GREEN TMOS. W. Buda; stock dealer; Rep; Meth; born Penn. Jan. 9, 1832; 5 children. 

GRIFFIN DENNIS, Sheffield, Laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; eight children. 

GRIFFIN MICHAEL, Sheffield; laborer; Cath; born Ireland; three children. 

GRUBAUGH DAVID II. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, April 24. 1S54. 

GRUBAUGH JOHN F. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, Oct. 24. 1S51. 

GUNKEL D.VNIEL A. Sheffield; general merchant; Ind; Ind; born Indiana; one child. 

GUNN ABEL II. Buda; manager Buda Manufacturing Co.; Rep; born Oliio, 1835. 



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ACKETT WILLIAM, Sec. 6; P.O.Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; two children. 
HAINES JOHN C. I'.uda; conductor C.B. & (I.R.R.; Rep; born Pa; 3 children. 



BUREAU COUNTY: CONCORD TOWNSHIP. 3B5 

HALE LLEWELLYN H. Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; laborer; Dem; born in Anson, Me. 

HALLADAY CHARLES H. Sec. 16; P.O.Sheffield; Bapt; born N.Y. 1834; i child. 

HAMILL, ENOCH S. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; born in Clinton, Knox Co. Ohio, Oct. 
5, 1840; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Ind; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $9,000; mar- 
ried Susan O. Covey, Nov. 4, 1866, in Buda; she was born in Schoharie Co. N. Y. March 5, 
1844; has one boy and one girl; served in Co. D, 17th LV.L about two years. 

HAMILTON JOHN H. Farmer. Sec. i; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland in 1839; came to 
Bureau Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,500; wife was Miss Agnes Mc- 
Arthur, of Scotland; four children. 

HAMNER CHAS. E. Buda; railroad employee; Dem; born 111. 

HAMNER JOSEPHINE Mrs. Buda; widow of Wm. S. who was born Feb. 24, 18 13; 
died June 5, 1874. Mrs. Hamner was born in Newburyport, Mass. Nov. 7, 1827; came to 
this Co. in 1836; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $900. She has seven children ; John 
Henry, born 1847; Mary Delia, born 1849; Clias. E. born 1851; Julia E. born 1853; Lucy J. 
born 1856; Frank W. born 1859; Kate F. born 1862. 

HAMKICK CHRISTOPHER C. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born 111. 

HAMRICK JOH.V W. Sec. I; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born 111, 1851; 2 children. 

HAND GEORGE W. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in N.Y. 1815. 

HAND L. DURAND, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born N.Y. 

HAND JAS. W., P.O. Sheffield; coal miner; Dem; born N.Y. 

HANNUM ELEAZAR M. Sec. 34; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Mass.; 48 acres. 

HANNUM PLINY, Buda; farmer; born Mass. June 13, 1830; four children. 

HANSON GEO. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Luth; Denmark; 7 children; val. prop. $500. 

HANSON HENRY, Sheffield; wagon-maker; Rep; Luth; four children; val. prop. $1,000. 

HARTNADY TIMOTHY T. Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath. 

HARRIS WM. B. Buda; clerk; Rep; born Winnebago Co. 111. 1856. 

HASBROOK EDGAR, Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Rep; born this Co. 1854. 

HASBROOK JAS. E. Sec. 5; P.O.Sheffield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 3 children. 

HASKINS JONATHAN F. Sheffield; harness-maker; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.; 3 children. 

HATHAWAY LEONARD, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born .Mass. Oct. 18, 1823; 2 sons. 

HAUXWELL CHRISTOPHER, Sheffield; laborer; Free Meth; born England, 1840. 

HAYES JEREMIAH, Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born June 22, 1822; two children. 

HAYES WILLIAM, Retired Farmer, Buda; born in Sandbornton, N.H., Nov. 9, 1796; 
came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $16,000; served in 
the war of 1812; taught school and superintended schools in New Hampshire thirty-six years; 
married Lydia Sandborn, of Sandbornton, N.H., May 24, 1821; she was born June i, 1796; 
four children, three sons, one daughter; two sons deceased. 

HAVNES NICHOLAS M. Buda; farmer; Dem; born at Ross' Point, N.Y.; 3 children. 

HEATH OILMAN, Buda; engine wiper; Rep; Mass; eight children. 

HEATON CYRUS R. Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born this Co. 1849; 4 children. 

HEATON HENRY C. Sec. 5; P O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; liorn this Co. 1850. 

HEIMER FREDERICK II. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 

HEIMER GEO. W. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Pa,; three children. 

HENNINGS EDWARD, Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Pa. 

HENNINGER WM., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Rep; born Pa. 1842; 2 children. 

HERBERT WM. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Melh; born England, 1825. 

HICKEY JAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born N.Y. 

HIGBY ANDREW JACKSON, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Free Melh; one child. 

HILDRETH DAVID B. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born N.J. 1842; 2 children. 

HILDRETH JANE Mrs. Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; Union Church; born N.Y. 1800. 

HILL JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Free Meth; born England; two children. 

HILLING.S TIIOS. .Sheffield; miner; Dem; CatJi; born England; three children. 

HINEY WORTH, Buda; telegrapli operator; Rep; born Perry Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1851; 1 child. 

HOLLEHIN OWEN, .Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 4 children. 

HOLLEY THOS., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; Calh; born Wis. 1849; 3 children. 

HOOPER HENRY, Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born Germany, 1834; 3 children. 

HORNBY RICHARD, Sec. 9; P.O. Sheffield; Rep; Prot; born England, 1805. 



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HOLMES KOBEUT O. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; born in Washington. Dutchess 
Co. N.Y. Oct. 16. 1828; came to this Co. in 1853; Kep; Bapt; married Charlotte Butts in 
Washington, N.V. March iS, 1851; she was born in Amenia, N.Y. Sept. 7, 1S33; has three 
sons and three daughters living — one son deceased; is School Director; has served as Assess- 
or, Road Commissioner, and School Director several years. 

IIORTO.V JAS. Huda; brickniaker; born England, Oct. 16, 1835. 

HORTON SEI'TIMUS, lUida; farmer; born HI. 

HOTCHKISS ENO.S, .Sheffield, laborer; Dem; born in this Co. 1852. 

HOTCHKISS HENRY, Sheffield; laborer; Dem.; born 111. 1848; one child. 

HOTCHKISS IIENRV W.Sheffield; teamster; Dem; born N.Y. 1818; 9 children; $500 

HOTCHKISS J.\.CKSON, Sheffield; laborer; born in this Co. 1854. 

HOTCHKISS ORSON O. Buda; locomotive engineer; Rep; born Geneva, 111. Nov. 20, 1837. 

HOUGHTON CHAS. O. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Rep; born N.Y. 1851. 

HOUCJH TON JAS. W. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Mcth; born Vt. 1799; 7 children. 

HOUGHTON WESLEY S. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; born N.Y. 1853. 

HOWARD HENRY S. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Unitarian; born N. H. 1S49. 

HOWARD VELA iM. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Unitarian; born N. H. 1S17; three children. 

HOXIE CLARK W. Buda; dealer in flour; Ind; born in Rhode Island, 1830. 

HUGHES THOMAS D. Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; born in Va. 1819; Sl.ooo; two children. 

HUGHES WINEIELD S. Sheffield; telegraph opr; Rep; born in Ohio, 1852; one child. 

HULTEN JOHN, Sec 2; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden; two children. 

HUMPHREY HENRY P. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Kentucky; five children. 

HUNTLEY OSCAR II. Buda; physician; Ind; Epis; born Alstead, N. H., 1S35; $6,000. 

HUSSEY PATRICK, Sheffield; retired farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; owns 160 ac. in Gold Tp. 

HYDE JOHN F. Buda; constable; Dem; Cong; born in Worcester Co. Mass. Aug. 5, 1817. 



RWIN WILLIA.M D. Shetiaeld; miner; Rep; Ind; six children. 

INNES DEBORAH Mrs. Sheffield; widow of Patrick; Cath; five children; $800. 



JEPPESON L.'VRS, Sheffield; Rep; Luth; born Denmark; five children. 
JOHNSON ANDREW P. Sheffield; clerk; Rep. Luth; born in Denmark, 1S53. 

JOHNSON JOHN J. Sheffield; laborer; born in Denmark; one child. 

JOHNSON J. NELS, Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Sweden, May 27, 1847. 

JOHNSON MONS, Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, Jan. 17, 1S22; came 
to this county in 1S56; Rep; Luth; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $6,000; married Emily 
Ewald, Aug. 26, 1S67; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 27, 1S42; has five girls, Johanna M., 
born June 13, 1S58; Ellen A., born Dec. 22, 1S59; Anna E., born July 23, 1871; Tilda E., 
born April 12. 1S73; ^egre M., born April 6, 1876. 

JOHNSON WILLIAM M. Farmer, Sees. 23 and 22; P.O. Buda; born in Ohio, Oct. 22, 
1843; came to this county in 1S45; Kep; Ind; owns So acres of land, valued at $3,000; mar- 
ried Minnie Kentz, Nov. 15, 1S66; she was born in Smithville, Pa. Feb. 28, 1845; has two 
children living, Henry O.. born Sept. g, 1S71; Lemuel A, born Aug. 2, 1S75; ^^^ 1°*' o"^ 
child; was in Co. K, 57th I. V. T; served eighteen months. 

JONES RICHAIID, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland, April 20, 1833; 
came to this country in 1851; came to this county in 1S61; Dem; Cath; owns 203 acres of 
land, valued at $8,120; married Mary Sheehan, Dec. 2, 1S54; she was born May 12, 1833; 
has seven girls and two boys; is School Director. 

TZANE PATRICK, Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1S41. 

■•^ KAUFMAN ARCH. Buda; born O. 1854. 

KANE THOMAS, Tenant farmer. Sec. 16; P.O.Sheffield; born in Ireland .\ug. II, 1843; 
came to this county in 1857; Dem; Cath; value of jiersonal pro]ierty $1,000; married Joanna 
Clurry, April 5, 1S68; she was born in .Mass. Sept. 25, 1849; has four children, John, Mary, 
Anna and Nellie. 

KAUFMAN MARTIN. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Dec. 25, 1S46. 

KAUFMAN WILLIAM H. Buda; restaurant; Dem; born in Ohio, 1852. 

KEAGERICE JOSEPH T. Bada; blacksmith; Rep; born in Bedford Co. Pa. 1S49. 



BUREAU COUNTY: CONCORD TOWNSHIP. 337 

liEAHHER HUGH F. Carpenter and Builder, Buda; born in Maine, Sept. lo, 1845; 
came to this county in 1864; Rep; owns house and three lots, $12,000; served three years in 
Co. H, First Missouri Cavalry; married Daisy L. Murdock, Oct. 10, 1875, in Neponset, 111; 
one child. 

KEALIHER JAMES W. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Maine, 1S51. 

K.EARNS MICHAEL, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $150; four children. 

KEGERICE PHILIP, Buda; stone mason; Rep; $1,500; two child.ien. 

IvEITH GEORGE J. Buda; carpenter; Dem; born in Fulton Co. Pa. 1844; three children. 

KELIHER THOMAS, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Ind; born Maine. 1847; i child. 

REMP EDWARD D. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 

KENTZ HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; born in Germany, April 28, 1S19; came to 
this country Oct. i, 1850; came to this county May 29, 1S59; Dem; Luth; owns l2o acres of 
land, valued at S6,ooo; married Ellen Boettinger, in Germany, Aug. 18, 1842; she was born 
in Germany, Oct. 12, 181S; has five girls and two boys. 

KENTZ WM. C. Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; lives with father; born in Pa. Oct. 17, 1854. 

KIDD CHARLES, Sheffield; miller; Rep; from England. 

KILDOW JOSEPH D. Sheffield; stone mason; Rep; born Va; $Soo; four children. 

KING MICHAEL J. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; from Illinois. 

KING THOMAS T. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $1,000; four children. 

KINGHORN JAMES, Sheffield; blacksmith; Rep; Christian; six children. 

KINGHORN THOMAS, Sheffield; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Scotland; one adopted child. 

KINNICK. JACOB J. Sec. II; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 1S40. 

KINNICK SUSAN Y. Jlrs. Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; U. B; born Pa. 1S09; seven children. 

KLOCJv ANN ELIZA Miss, Sheffield; Meth; born in N. Y; $Soo. 

KLOCK ELLIOTT M. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. 1851. 

KLOCK JOHN C. Sheffield; furniture dealer; Rep; Meth; $13,000; eight children. 

KLOCK MARTIN W. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1849. 

KNIPPLE NEHEMIAH J. (Knipple & Smith) Hardware dealer, Buda; born in 
Huntington Co., Ind., Sept. 5, 1846; came to this county in 1866; Rep; served one and one- 
half years in Co. L, 112th I. V. I., and Co. A, 65th I. V. I; married Eunice B. Foster, at 
Buda, Oct. 16, 1873; she was born in 1849; one child. 

KNIPPLE ROBERT G. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1814; $3,500. 

T AFRINER FRANCIS M. Sheffield; barber; Rep; born in N.Y. 1848; three children. 

-'-' LARSON ANDREW, Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden; i child. 

LAWRENCE HARRIS W. Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; wagonmkr; Dem; born N.J. 1839; 4 children. 

LAWSON JAMES A. Buda; blacksmith; Dem; born in Scotland 1845; three children. 

LAWTON WATSON F. Farmer and Stock Buyer, Sheffield; born in Wilmington, Vt. 
Dec. 29, 1828: came to this county in 1852; Rep; Unitarian; owns 1097 acres of land, valued 
at $40,000; married Carrie T. Estabrook, Jan. 30, 1856; she was born at Wilmington, Vt. 
Aug. 27, 1830; has two children living, Alice C, born Dec 25, 1856; Edwin W, born Aug. 
30, 1864; has lost one child, Kale M. who died Feb. II, i860, aged one year and twelve 
days; i\Ir. Lawton is School Trustee; has served in that capacity since 1861; is village 
Councilman; served several terms as Township Supervisor. 

LAY ELIZABETH Mrs. Buda; tailoress; Melh; born N.Y. 1818; $800; six children. 

LEE GEORGE, Buda; laborer; Rep. 

LEE WILLIAM, Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 

LEIFERMAN AUGUST, Buda; moulder; Rep; Luth; born in Warsaw, III. 1S46; three children. 

LEONARD MARTIN, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; four children. 

LESH LEWIS S. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda. tenant farmer; Rep; Ger. Reform; born in Pa; 5 children. 

LINDNER PHILIP, Farmer, Sheffield; born m Germany, June 21, 1833; came to county 
March, 1856; Rep; Adv; owns 180 acres in Mineral Tp. Sec. 3, valued at $8,000; married 
Louise Meier, Jan. 26, i860; she was born in Hanover, Germany. Nov. 26, 1836; has one 
son, Frederick G., born Nov. 6, i860. 

LINKHART GEORGE, Sheffield; plasterer; Rep; born Ohio; two children. 

LITTLEFIELD FRANK, Sec. 8; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Rep. 

LITTLEFIELD JOSEPH, Sec. 8; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; Cong; six children. 

LOCKWOOD P. FRANCIS, Buda; clerk; Rep; born N.Y. Sept. 27, 1850. 



338 VOTERS AND TAXPAYKKS OK 

L.OCKWOOD THOMAS J. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, lUula; horn in Olean. 
Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. April i6, 1827; came to this county in 1S55; Kcp; was 21I Lieut. Co. 
C, 93d I. \'. I; served nine months; was wounded, and lost eyesight at the hatllc of Cham- 
pion Hills. Mississippi; married Ann (jibson, of New York, at New Bedford, III. Jan. 

3. 1873- 

LONGHXKCKKU PKTER, Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, ISuda; born in lied- 
ford Co. I'a. .Xug. 12, 1S22; came to this county April 20, 1852; Rep; married Mary A. 
Snyder, June, 1S46; she was born in Hedford Co. I'a. Oct. 28, 1825; has four children living, 
Calvin ,S., born May 12. 1847; Nancy, born .\ug. 11, 1S51; Ettie 15., born Nov. 18. 1855; 
Sarah, born April 19, 1858; has lost one girl, Mary Sophia, who died Oct. 15, 1850, aged 
six months and two days. 

LORIG MATIIIUS, Sheffield; painter; Dem; Cath; Germany; three children. 

LOVERIN ERIE Q. Huda; music teacher; Rep; Ind; born in N. II. 1S36; Si.sof); one child. 

LYFOKO ALFRED, I'rop. Coal Mine and Farmer, Sec. 30; I'.O. Sheffield; born in Can- 
terbury, N. H. Feb 27, 1S18; came to this county Nov. 9, 1S36; Dem; Ind; owns 160 acre^ 
of land, valued at $12,000; married Mary S. Emerson, Dec. ig, 1S39; ^^'^ "''>> born in New- 
buryport, Mass., Aug. 5, 1S20; has four children living — Henrietta F., born July 31, 1843; 
Winthrop E., b irn Feb. 21, 1S45; Roxanna M., born Dec. 1848; Luella, born Jan. 29, 1858; 
two children deceased, Addie and Joseph A. .Mr. I.yford has served as Assessor, Road 
Commissioner, School Director, and Township Trustee, several terms. 

LYFORD WINTHROr E. Sec. 30; I'.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Melh; bom in this Tp. 

"IV/rcBAIN HUGH, Sheffield; bricklayer; Rep; Mcth; born in Pa; three children. 

■'■*-'■ McBRIDE JAMES B. P.O. VVyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa. 

McCLAIN PHILIP 1!. Buda; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; born in Pa. 1847. 

McCLAIN SAMUEL T. Buda; plasterer; Dem; Meth; born Oct. 3, 1845; two children. 

McCORMICK RICHARD, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; (our children. 

McDER.M.VND WILLIAM, Buda; pastor Baptist church; Rep; born Nova Scotia 1801. 

MCDONALD PATRICK A., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 

McDtJFFEE CYNTHrA S. 3Irs. Farmer. .Sec. 3; P.O.Sheffield; born in Pa. March 
16, 1S04; came to this county in 1S54; .Meth. Episcopal; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 
$4,000; she has six children living — Eleanor E. born 1832, Valeda E. born 1833, \Vm. 
Henry, born 1S35, Ann E. born 1S3S, John V. born 1841, Saml. A. born 1844; one son, 
James M. died at Jefierson Barracks, Mo. 1S63. 

McDUFFEE \V.M. HEN'RY, P.O. Sheffield; lives with mother. Rep; owns farm in ManliusTp. 

McFALTj .TOHN F. R.R. Man, Buda; born iu Ohio Nov. 26, 1842; came to this county 
in 1S54; Rep; I'rol; owns house and lot, valued at $800; married Sarah E. Grubaugh .March 
29, 1867; she was born in O. March 29, 1849; has lost one child, George Oscar, who died 
May 17, 1872, aged two years, eleven months and nineteen days; served three and one-half 
years in the 65th I. V. I. 

McFALL JOHN F. Buda; brakeman; Rep; born in Ohio Nov. 26, 1844. 

McGEF, JOSEPH H. Buda; painter; Rep; Mass; five children. 

McKEE WILLIAM A. Wagon-maker, Buda; born in Perry Co. Pa. June 12, 1842; came 
to this county in 1871; Rep; was in Company D. 47th Pennsylvania \'. I., serveil about three 
years in the army; married Mary F. Schneider, of New York City, Dec. 25, 1865, in (,'harles- 
ton. .S. C; she was born Nov. 16, 1S49; four children. 

MADDESSEN ELLEN. Sheffield; Luth; $250; three children. 

MADISOX JOHX Q. Blacksmith, Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; born in Portage, N. Y. July 23. 
1S35; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Ind; oivns 25 acres of land, valued at $2,000; mar- 
ried Mary A. Root Sept. 21, 1856; she was born in Granger, N. \'. Oct. 13, 1835; has four 
cliildren living, two boys and two girls; has lost two children; is School I )irector. has been 
such for many years. 

MAHER JAMES F. Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; $1,500; five children. 

MAHEK PATRICK, Stone-mason. Sheffield; born in Ireland .March 17. 1828; came to 
this county in 1S46; Dem; Cath; owns house and two lots, valued at $900; married Mary 
Currin Jan. 17, 1S50; she was born in 1S22, died Jan. 7, 1S70; had eight children by this 
marriage, five deceased; the living are William H. born July 4, 1854, John T. born May 25, 
1S57, Louis W. born .Vug. 18. 1861; present wife was Mary Meeks. married June 2, 1S72; 
the deceased children were Thomas died 1S54. aged six months and fifteen days. Thomas 
F. died 1856, aged two years, Patrick, died 1858, aged three week.s, Joseph, died 1S63. aged 
fifteen months. Mary E. died 1865. aged eleven months. 

MAHER THOMAS. Sheffield; billiard hall; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; one child. 



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MAHER WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Cath; Ireland; Ssoo; five children. 

MAHONEY FLORENCE C. Sheffield; station agt. C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Dem; Unit; one child. 

MALLORY HIRAM B. Buda; R.R. employee; Rep; born Rushford, N.Y. 1S41; four children. 

MARPLE DAVID, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; born West Va. 1810; seven children. 

MARPLE EZEKIEL, Sheffield; teamster; Rep; born in Ohio. 

MARPLE JOSEPH, Sheffield; merchant; Rep; Meth; born in this county 1S3S; three children- 

MARPLE RICHARD S. Sheffield; merchant; Rep; born in this county 1846; two children. 

MARSH AUGUSTUS A. Farmer, Buda; born Cortland Co. N.Y. Feb. iS, 1834; came 
to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres, valued at $5,000; served one year in Com- 
pany H, 146th I. V. I.; married Lucy .\. Brainard of Medina Co. Ohio, March 3, 1859, at 
Wyoming, Iowa; she was born Aug. 30, 1832; two children. 

MASON CYRUS P. Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; born in N.H. 1S31; two children. 

MASON LEVI, Buda; retired; Rep; Cong; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. July 17, 1810; 4 children. 

MASON LOWELL W. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Clinton Co. N.Y. Sept. i, 1848. 

MASTERS HARLEN C. Buda; painter; Rep; born in Ohio Tp. Bureau Co. 1849. 

MASTERS JOHN, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1S16; eight children. 

MASTERS JOHN Jr. Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1844. 

MASTERS JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; England; §1,100; seven children. 

MASTERS JOHN Jr. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in England, 1S45; $1,500. 

MASTERS MILTON W. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Ohio Tp. 111. Sept. 8, 1851; one child 

MASTERS THOMAS, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England 1851; two children. 

MASTERS WILLIAM, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1846, $500; five children. 

MAYCOCK JAMES P. Sec. 29; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in N.J. 1831. 

MEEKS JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland 1850. 

MEEKS PETER, Sheffield; grocer; Dem, Cath; Ireland;$70o; three children. 

MEEKS PETER, Sheffield; billiard saloon; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1836; $4,000. 

MERCER JOHN, liuda; car repairer; Dem; Ireland; two children. 

MERCER JOSEPH A. Sheffield; principal graded school; Rep; Cong; one child. 

MILES PARMACH O. Sec. 12, P.O, Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born 111. 1839; t'^ee children. 

MILLER GUS. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; from Virginia. 

MILLER JACOB, Buda; engine wiper. 

MIIiLiEIC JOHN L. Farmer, Buda; born in N.Y. Nov. 27, 1S44, came to tliis county in 
1867; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot valued at $500; married Isabelle Boyer, Nov. 22, 1869, 
she was born April 11, 1S50; has one child, Frederick A. born July 24, 1873; Mr. Miller 
served two years in Co. I, N.Y. Cavalry. 

MILLS GARNER C. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Penn; $500; five children. 

MITCHELL EZEKIEL, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep: Ind; born Conn. iSll. 

MITCHELL JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Germany; two children. 

MOOKE DANIEL G. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Sheffield; born in Roundhead* 
Ohio, Jan. 6, 1831, came to this county in 1S3S; Denj; Lib; married Maria M. Weiser, Oct- 
2g. 1853, she was born near llarrisburg, I'enn. Jan. 13, 1833; has four children, Geneva A- 
born Aug. 24. 1854, M. Jennie born Dec. 16, 1S56, Charlie 11. born June 2, 1859, Malcolm T- 
born Nov. 17, 1868. 

MORGAN ENOCH, Lovejoy, P.O. P.uda; retired; Rep; Prot; born in S.Wales 1804; 6 children. 

MORGAN JAMES Ij. Physician. Surgeon and Druggist, Sheffield; born in Pennsylvania, 
Oct. 7, 1827, came to this county in 1856; Dem; Ind; owns 1.055 acres of land, valued at 
$52,750; married Lizzie II. Pfiyden, April 8, 1S63, she was born in Maine Dec. 17, 1838; 
has two children, Anna M. born Oct. 20, 1865, Nina F. born Sept. 20. 1S69. 

MORGAN JOHN E. l!uda; engineer; Rep; born Penn. 1838. 

MORGAN JADIAH H. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; grocer; Rep; liapt; born in Penn. Dec. 28. 1844. 

MORGAN NATHAN W. (N. W. Morgan & Co.) Meat .Market, Buda; born in New 
Castle Co. Delaware, Dec. 3, 1851, came to this county in 1871; Dem; Cong; own house and 
two lots, valued at $2,000; married Mary Anderson, from Canada, Feb. ig, 1874; one child. 

MORaN JOHN, Sheffield; coal miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; ten children. 

MORAN PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; S300; two children. 

MORRASY ANTHONY, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Maryland; two children. 

MORRISON WILLIAM, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; born in Maryland; six children. 



340 VOTKUS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

M0.SIII;R liKNJA.MIN II. liiula; restaurant; Ind; born in Saratoga Co. N.Y. 1840. 

MOSUKR ELIJAH D. Huda; grocer; Rep; born in Saratoga Co. X.Y. 1819. 

MORSE ERANK, Huda; hotel clerk, Weston House; Rep; born in Dexter, Me. 

MORSE LEVI, r.uda; painter; Rep; Ind; born in Mass. Aug. 8, 1S20; one adopted child. 

MORSE RUEL \V. I'.uda; llouring mill; Rep; I'.apt; born in Maine 1S37. 

MUKPH13Y .TOSKPH G-. Farmer ard Stock Raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Buda; born in Fay- 
ette Co. I'enn. July 16, 1842. came to this county in 1865; Dem; Meth; married Phebe V. 
Knipple. at ISuda, Jan. iS, lS6c), she was born near Huntington. Ind. Nov. 27, 1S4S; has two 
children, Cora S. born Feb. 6, 1870, Roy G. Nov. 3, 1872; has been School Director; worth 
about $7,000. 

MVERS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 16. P.O. Sheffield, farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. J. 1833; four children. 

MYERS GEORGE t). Huda; fireman C. 1!. & (). R.R.; Rep; born Pierceville, 111. Feb. S. 1S55. 

■\TELSON JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 

-"■^ NELSON NELS, Huda; shoemaker; Luth; born in Sweden, 184S. 

NELSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. iS, P.O. Sheffield; born in Sweden, Aug. 28, 1S52, came to 

this county in 1S68; Luth. 
NEWHAKER AMOS, Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Penn. 183O; 3 children. 
NEWCOMER MARTIN S. Huda; pastor Church of God; Rep; born in Franklin Co. Penn. 
NEVVHOUSE HENRY A. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Unit; born in Ohio, 1833; §1,500. 
NORTON GUV, Sec. 24, P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; Ind; born Princeton; one child. 
NORTON OSRO, Shefheld; farmer; Rep; born N.V.; $2,500; four children. 
NOYES NAPOLEON B. Huda; laborer; Dem; born N. II. 1S42; three children. 

/^'BRIEN MICHAEL, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; seven children. 
^-^ O'DAY JAS. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; five children. 
O'DONNELL PATRICK, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; five children. 
OLSON ANDKEW F. B. Farmer, Sec. l; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, 1832; came 

to Bureau Co. in 1857; Rej); Luth; owns 160 acres with a fine house and barn; wife was Miss 

Mary C. Johnson, of .Sweden; six children living. 
OSBORN JAS. Sheffield; painter; Dem; born 111. 
OWEN ALLEN, Buda; cooper; Dem; born Vt.; five children. 
OWEN FRANCIS .VI. Huda; laborer; Dem; Ind. 
OWENS JOHN E. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Buda; born in Wales, March — , 1826; came 

to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres of land; val. of real estate and personal prop. 

$10,000; married Mary Anne Morgan, in Hyde Park, Penn. by Elder \V. K. Mott, May 18, 

1S51; she was born in Carbondale, Penn. Nov. 27, 1831. 
OWENS THOS. H. Sheffield; carpenter; Dem; born N.V. i8l8; $600; one child. 

pARTRIDGE JACOB, Buda; laborer; Rep; born Canada, Sept. 1855. 

■^ PARTRIDGE JAS. Buda; laborer; Rep; born Can.ida, Feb. 2, 1854. 

PAGE ISAAC !)• Postmaster and Dealer in School Books and Stationei7, Buda; born in 
Henrietta. Loraine Co. Ohio, Jan. S, 1842; came to this state 1852; came to this Co. in 1854; 
Rep; Ind; enlisted in Company K, 57th I.\M. Nov. 1861; served in said Company until he 
was wounded and disabled by a gun shot wound in right hip and left knee at the battle of 
Shiloh, April 6, 1S62; has been Postmaster at Buda since Oct. 2, 1S66. 

PAKK JOHN W, Farmer, Sheflield; born near Canton, 111. Aug. 76, 1S44; came to this 
Co. in 1S51; Rep; Lib; married Carrie O. Brasted, Jan. 31, 1S65; she was born in Cuba, 
Allegany Co. N. V., July 27, 1S43; has two children — Lizzie J. by former marriage, born 
Oct. 12, 1863; Mara A. by last marriage, born March 14, 1S67. Mr. Park served eighteen 
months in the army. 

P.ARTRIDGE JNO. Huda; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Ireland, 1816; five children. 

PARTRIDGE WM. JON.'VS, Buda; laborer; Rep; born Canada, .\pril 28, 1S52. 

PATCH J NO. P. Buda; foreman C.B. & Q.R.R. shops; Rep; Cong; born Vt. June 14, 1832. 

PATRICK TAS. E. Buda; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born McDonough Co. 111. 1853. 

PAVEV WM. Sheffield; shoemaker; Rep; Meth. Epis. 

PEACOCK THOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; born 111. 1855. 

PEASE FRANK, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Dem. 

PEASE WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Dem. 



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PEASE LOREN, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem. 

PERCIVALi ABBIE Mis.S, Dealer in Millinery and Fancy Goods, Sheffield; liorn in 
Lee, Berkshire Co. Mass.; came to this Co. in 1865; owns two houses and lots, valued at 
Si, 500; Cong. 

PERCIVAL JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; born in Lenno.x, Mass. Sept. 25, 
1836; came to this Co. March 17, 1863; Rep; Ind; married Helen Mason, July 28, 1861; she 
was born in Virginia, Sept. 12, 1845; has three children: Leo H. born June 22, 1865; Olive- 
M. born July I, 1S68; Edna E. born Dec. 7, 1876. 

PERVIER JOS. L. Buda; Rep; born April 8, 1S47; one child. 

PERVIER JOS. N. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born N. H. Dec. 26, 1S21; three children. 

PETERSON CHRISTIAN, Blacksmith, Sheffield; born in Denmark, Feb. II, 1S40;. 
came to this Co. in 1863; Dem; Luth; value of property, $2,000; married Ivate Peterson, 
Nov. 16, 1867; she was born in Denmark, Jan. 12, 1S43; has three children living: Hannah, 
born Sept. 8, 1S68; Mary J. born Dec. 16, 1S71; Amelia C. born Aug. 20, 1874; one child 
deceased. 

PETERSON JORGEN, Police Constable, Sheffield; born in Denmark, Sept. 14, 1832; 
came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meih. Epis; owns 328 acres of land in Sees. 2 and 3, Mineral 
Township, valued at $13,000; married Charlotte Hand, May 22, 185S; she was born in 
Andover, N.Y., March 3, iS4i;has six children living — Caroline J. born June 24, i86[; Geo. 
J. born April 2g, 1864; Frederick W. born July 16, 1S67; Herman D. born Nov. 16, l86g;. 
Charles P. born May 22, 1872; Elmer C. born Dec. 12, 1874. Maiy E. Peterson died Dec. 2g, 
1864, aged 6 years. 

PETERSON LARS, Sheffield; livery and farmer; Dem; Luth; prop. $4,000; three children. 

PETERSON LOUIS M. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, May I, 1842; 
came to this Co. in 1S65; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Fred- 
erika Sophia Dahlberg, in Princeton, 111, Feb. 4, 1S69; she was born in Sweden, June 18, 
i83g; has three children : Herman Albert, born April 24, 1871; Edward William, born Jan> 
5, 1S73; Sarah Marie, born Dec. 22, 1S75. 

PETERSON PETER C. Sheffield; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Denmark, 1852. 

PETET ALVA, Sec. 26; P.O. Buda; laborer, lives with his father; Dem; bom Ohio, 1S55. 

PETET JOS. Sec. 26; P.O. Buda; tenant and farmer; Dem; Meth;born Ohio, iS32;2 children. 

PETTEE GEORGE P. Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Ind; born Vt. 1S32; five children. 

PETTEYS CHARLES H. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Wisconsin. 

PETTY PHINEAS, Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; born N.Y. 1799; two children. 

PHELPS ANSEL W. Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born in this Tp. 

PHELPS EBENEZER S. Farmer and Builder, Sec. 12, P.O. Wyanet; born in North- 
ampton, Mass. Oct. 15, 1S17; came to this state July, 1S31; came to this county Oct. 3, 1S36;, 
Rep; Cong; owns 45 acres of land, valued at S4.000; married Hannah M. Morse Aug. 12, 
1839; she was born in Conway, Mass. Feb. 23, 1822; has three children-J+ring, Ivy Gazelle, 
born Aug. II, 1S51, Ansel Wright, born May 22, 1854, Otto C. born March 2, 1862; has lost 
five children; was Commissioner of Highways six years; is Secretary of Bureau Co. Early 
Settlers' Society; was Corresponding Secretar)' of the Bureau Co .Agrl. Society six years; has 
been Supt. of Uept. Grain and Vegetables since 1856. 

PHELPS JAMES R. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Wyanet; born in Mass. in i8lg; came to 
Bureau Co. in 1S3S; Rep; Cong; owns 35 acres, iine buildings, etc. valued at $3,000; wife 
was Miss Almeda Welch of N. J.; four children. 

PHILBROOK CHARLES R. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Buda; born in Tilton, Belknap 
Co.'N.H. Aug. 6, 1835; came to this Co. in 1S55; Rep; Bapt; owns So acres of land, valued 
at $4,000; married Harriett A. Foster in Annawan, 111. Dec. 15, 1S5S; she was born in 

« Waltham, Mass. July 28, 1834; has four sons; is Road-master. 

POGSON WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Prot; England; $800. 

PORTER PHILIP R. Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1825; six children. 

PORTER ROBERT M. P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Rep; born Canada, 1844; four chldn. 

POWERS M.VRTIN, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $400; si.x children. 

PRATHER McKENDREE A. Sec. 7, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 1845. 

PRIDAUX WILLIAM L. Sheffield; miner; England; two children. 

PRIOR HENRY, Sheffield; butcher; Dem; Ind; from England; S5.000; two children. 

PRIOR JOHN, Sheffield; butcher; Dem; Ind; from England; $5,000; three children. 

ANDALL WILLIAM T. Buda; harness-maker; Rep; Cong; boin Mass. 1S14. 

RASMUS PETER, Sheffield; engine-wiper; Rep; Luth; born in Denmark, 1834; S3.000. 



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342 VOTEUS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

REED ADELPHA Mrs. Sheffield; born N.Y. State, 1846; $500. 

REED ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; born in Kentucky, 1813; $2,000. 

REED FITZIIUGH, Sheffield; butcher; Ucni; 111.; five children. 

REED JAMK.S, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; 111.; $600; one child. 

REED JOHN CI. Sheffield; retired farmer; Dem; Tcnn.; five children. 

KEISlNGEIt KMANUKL, Shoemaker, Buda; born in York Co. I'a. March 18. 1840; 
came to this county in 1875; Kep; was in Co. D. 149th Pennsylvania Vol.; married Eliza- 
beth Dice of York Co. Pa. Aug. 21, 1857; she was born in 1836; three children. 

REYNOLDS GEO. Buda; telegraph operator; Rep; born Mass. 1854. 

RIUNEHOLU FRED. Sec. 4, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born in Sweden. 

RHODES Al.HERT, Ihida; hotel and Jus. Peace; Rep; Bapt; born Providence, R.I. Jan. I. 1829. 

RICHARDS ALBERT \V. Sheffield; tinsmith; Rep; born N.Y. 1S44; two children. 

RICn.*\KDS JOHN, Buda; retired; Rep; born in Newton, Mass. Oct. 20. 1812; three children. 

BICHARnS JOHN H. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Buda; born in Canada, June 28, 
1S45; came to this county .Sept. 12, 1S64; Dem; Epis; married Julia Ann Coggins Oct. 7, 
1875; she was born in Princeton, 111. Aug. 4, 1844; one child, \Vm. N. born Aug. 19, 1876; 
served in 148th I. V. I. about ten months. 

RICHARDS JOHN \V. Buda; traveling salesman; Rep; born in Macon Tp. Bureau Co. 1854. 

RICHMOND SARAH ANN Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O Wyanet; born Ohio; six children. 

KICK .JOHN Gr, Barber and Notary Public, Buda; born in Germany, April 9, 1838; came 
to this country in 1S49, to this county in 1865; Rep; Unitarian; owns two houses and lots, 
valued at $2,000; served during the late Rebellion in Co. H, 6lh U. S. Infantry, and as 1st 
Lieut, in Piattery A, 2d Penn.sylvania Heavy .'\rlillery; married Magdalena Weiser of Ger- 
many, Aug. 13, 1862; four children. 

ROBERTS J.\MES, Buda; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in England, 1S26; five children. 

ROBERTSON WILLIAM H. Buda; blacksmith; Ind; born in Arispie Tp. Bureau Co. 1838 

ROBEY DORA Mrs. Buda; Prol; ggoo; one child. 

ROBEY J.\MES D. Buda; retired; Rep; Bapt; born in Chichester, N.H. June 10, 1815. 

ROBEY JOHN T. Buda; painter; Rep; from N. H; one child. 

ROBINSON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born Pa. 

ROYCE EMERSON, Buda; druggist; Ind; born Windham County, Conn. 1817. 

ROYCE GEORGE W. Buda; clerk; Ind; born in Uxbridge, Mass. 1847. 

RUSSELL LARKUM C. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born 111; $4,000; two children. 

RUSSELL J. MILLS, Sheffield; dealer in agricultural implements; Rep; Cong; one child. 

RUSSELL WILLIAM A. Sheffield; hotel proprietor; Dem; born Ills; $1,000; one child. 

RUSSELL Wn.LL\M W.Sheffield; hotel proprietor; Dem; Christian; born Vt; five children. 

CAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden, 1837. 

•^ S.\NDER DANIEL, Buda; laborer; Rep. Germany; three children; $300. 

SARGENT CHARLES H. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio; two children. 

SARR PHILIP M. Sec. 13; P.O. Wyanet; fanner; Dem; born Germany; four children. 

SAUNDERS CHARLES, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born in Conn. 1834; five children. 

SAUNDERS WILLIAM HENRY, Sheffield; speculator; Rep; born in Conn; two children. 

SAYLOR EDW.\RD J. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; four children. 

SCHARFF JOACHIM. Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Luth; born Germany 1844; one child, 

SCHNEIDER GEORGE, Buda; retired; Rep; Meth; born in Germany, 1815; two children. 

SCHOETTLER C. L., P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; born in Tiskilwa, 1844. 

SCHOETTLKB FREDERICK, Farmer, Sees. 124, 23, 25, and 26; P.O. Buda; bom 

Germany, .Vug. 22, 1S14; came to this country in 1835; came to this county in 1844; Dem; 

Mennonite; owns 307 acres of land, valued at S15.350; married Mary Schwarzentraub, of 

Germany, May, 1843; she was born Feb. 8, 1S23; has five sons and five daughters; is now 

and has been School Director for several years. 
SCHOETTLER JACOB F. Buda; teamster; Dem; born in Concord Tp. Nov. 5, 1845, 
SCOTT ALBERT G. Sheffield; merchant and grain dealer; Rep; Cong; born Vt. 1825. 
SCOTT HIRAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1S22; six children. 
SCOTT JACOB, Sheffield; retired merchant; Dem; from Vt; five children; $10,000. 
SCOTT MARTIN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; born Canada. 



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SCOTT WILLIAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Dem; born Conn. 1855. 

SELVY W. MILTON Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, 1844; two children. 

SHAFFER SII-iVEY Mrs. Farming, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; born in Equality, Gallatin 
Co. 111. Oct. 12, 1S25; came to this county in 1S34; liberal in religion; owns 95 acres of 
land, valued at $4,000; has one daughter, Silvania Bernice, born in Concord Tp. Jan. 26, 
1S62. 

SHANK LORENZO DOW, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Free Meth; born in Sheffield. 

SH.-\NK PERMELIA G. Mrs. Sheffield; widow of John; Meth. Epis; from Maine; $300. 

SHANK WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ills; three children. 

SHAW JOHN B. Sec. 3; P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born in this county, 1849. 

SHEAN JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $150; four children. 

SHERIDAN THOMAS, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; three children. 

SIMPSON JOHN, Buda; station agent C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Univ; born in N. H. 1842. 

SKINNER HENRY, Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in England; two children. 

SKINNER JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; born England. 

SMITH HENRY C Farmer and member of firm of Knipple & Smith, Hardware Dealers, 
Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; born in Perry Co. Pa. Feb. 23, 1829; came to this county in 1869; Ind. 
in politics and religion; owns 14S acres of land; value of real estate and personal property, 
$20,000; married Johanna G. Willis, Dec. 11, 1856; she was born in Perry County. Pa. June 

9, 1S36; nine children living, one deceased. 

SMITH JOSEPH P. Buda; teamster; Rep; Cong: born in Pa. 1832; nine children. 

SMITH WILLIAM, Sheffield; teamster; Dem; born Norway; seven children. 

SNIVELY DAVID L. Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio, 1S38. 

SNYDER STEPHEN, Sheffield; carpenter; Dem; born N. Y. 

STEPHENS JOSEPH, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England, 1834. 

STERNES PHILETUS, Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in 111; $200. 

STETSON JAMES B. Sheffield; physician and druggist; Rep; from Michigan; two children. 

STEVENS EUGENE A. Sec. 27, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Unitarian; born in Concord Tp. 

STEVENS FRANCIS W. Sec. 19; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Buda, 1842. 

STEVENS RUFUS E. Sheffield; painter; Dem; born in N. H; three children. 

STEVENS THOMAS J. Sec. 34, Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. H. 1801; $20,000; 6 childr. 

STEWART .TAMES B, Capitalist, Buda; born in Venango Co. Pa. Feb. 5, 1818; came 

to this county in 1S67; Rep; Cong; married Hannah Jane Sweet, who was born in Richland 

Co. Ohio; date of marriage, Nov. 30, 1866. 
STINSON GEORGE, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Rep; born in Pa. 1852. 
STINSON JOHN, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; Ireland; $2,000; two children. 
STINSON JOHN D. Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Rep; born in Pa. 1845. 
STINSON THOMAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Pa. 1811; 7 children. 
STODDARD DAVID T. Justice of the Peace, Sheffield; born in Woodbury, Conn. Oct- 

10, 1812; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns two houses and six lots, valued at 
$1,600; married Maria A. Parmalee, 1836; she was born in Conn; has been Justice of the 
Peace continually since 1857; is now, and has been Assessor several terms. 

STONE LIBERTY, Retired Farmer, Buda; born in Shrewsbury, Mass. May 15, 1813; 
came to this state 1837; came to this county in 1874; Rep; Cong; value of real estate and 
personal property $12,000; married Julia M. Winslow, March 31, 1836; she was born in 
Westborough, Mass; Aug. 18, 1811; died July 15, 1853; seven children by this marriage, five 
living, two deceased; married T. B. Lesau, Oct. 5, 1S53; she was born in Montville, Me. 
May 14, 1821; five children by last marriage, two living, three deceased; the two living with 
parents are Otto A., born Aug. i3, 1S54, and Julia W., born Aug. 6, 1856. 

STOUT WILLIAM, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; born in Indiana. 

STURNES JAMES W. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born 111; $150; one child. 

SWEET JACOB L. Farmer and Justice of the Peace, Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; born in Jeffer- 
son, Richland Co., Ohio, Oct. 10, 1818; came to this county April 23, 1842; Rep; Meth. Epis; 
owns over 500 acres of land, valued at $30,000; married Florenda T. Stevens, June 25, 1844; 
she was born in N. II. 1S17, died Aug 29. 1853; five children by this marriage — two deceased; 
the three living are H. Lewis, born May 3, 1849; Arvilla A., born March 7, 1848; John B., 
born May 17, 1851; married Emeline Newbaker, April 10, 1854; she was born in Millers- 
town, Pa., Sept. 21, 1828; five children by last marriage — two deceased; the living are Aura 
E., born May 24, 1858; Alfred G., born May 17, 1862; Effie A., born Feb. 14, 1871; Mr. 
Sweet has been Justice of the Peace about sixteen years. 



;544 VOTERS AND TAXPAYEKS OF 

SWEET AMOS M. Sec. 32; lives with his falhei-; Rep; born in 1852. 

SWEET CVRUS, Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Chrislian; born in Ohio, 1821; 5 children. 
SWEET Gi:OKe;E F. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1835; one child. 
SWICKTSKK JOHN, Farmer. Sec. 34: I'.O. Buda; born in Westford, Mass., Oct. 15, 

1830; came to this coiinly in 1871; Rep; Independent in Religion; owns 57 acres of land, 

valued at $6,000; owner of Illyliland Cemetery, situated east of Buda; married Myrlye M. 

Ellis, at Boston, Mass., Feb. 8, :86S; she was born in East Douglas, Mass., July 26, 1838; 

one boy and one girl, adopted. 
SWEET I.UKE H. .Sec. 17; P.O. Sheffield; teacher; Dem; Unitarian; born Vt. 1841. 
SWOPE ;.\MES W. Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. 1847. 

npAYLOR ZACHARV, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; lenam farmer, liorn O. 1S48. 
-*■ TEAOARDEN ISAAC J. Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; tenant f.armer; Rep; born in Pa. 1S47. 

TEAGARDEN SAMUEL P. Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa. 1849. 

TEAGARDEN WILLIAM, Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa. 1814. 

TERRY THOMAS II. Buda; farmer; Dem; born N. Y; two children. 

TILSON AUGUST, Buda; section boss; Cath; Germany; $800; two children. 

THOMAS GEORGE, Buda; blacksmith; Rep; born in Bedford Co. Pa. 1S33. 

THOMAS LEWIS II. Buda; bl.icksmith; Rep; born in Pennsylvania, 1S52. 

THOMPSON JAMES C. Shefheld; l.iborer; Rep; born in Pa. 

THOMP.SON JONATHAN, Buda; teamster; Rep; born in Pa. May 30, X831. 

THOMPSON PETER, Buda; teamster; Rep; Pa; $500; two children. 

THOKNDIKE HENRY, Buda; lives with father; born 1855. 

THOUXOIKB WILLIAM, Butcher and Meat Market, Buda; born in Engl.aiid, March 
8, 1S2S; came to this county in 1869; Kep: Ind; married F'rances Boulton, May 11, 1849, 
in Canada; she was born in England in 1S27; three children; one son, Ilcnn', a voter, born 
in 1855 

TOBIN THOMAS, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; born in O; one child. 

TOWNSEND CHARLES H. Sec. iS; P.O. .Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Unit; from Vt. 

TRAVIS JASPER N. Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1836; seven children. 

TUTTLE LEONARD, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born Conn. May 3, i8o8; 2 children. 

■XITALCH MARY Mrs. wid. of Thomas, Sheffield; Cath; Ireland; seven children. 
^^ WALTERS JACOB, P.O. Buda; laborer, Lovejoy; Rep; born N.Y. 1S23; 5 children. 

WAITE BENJAMIN F. Banker and Merchant, Buda; born in Ohio, Aug. 7, 1838: 
came to this county in 1S54; Kep; Bapt; married Emily R. Denton, from Maine, June 17' 
1866; three children. 

WATERMAN IS.MAH, Sec. 32; i'.O. lUida; tenant farmer; Rep; born Lisbon, 111. 1845. 

WATERMAN WM. L. Buda; baggage .igent; Dem; born Pa. April 3, 184S; one child. 

WAYM.A.N TIIOS. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born F'ngland; prop. $7,000. 

WEAGAND JOHN M, Buda; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Bavaria; prop. S450; two children. 

WEBB FUANK D. Farmer and Stock Raider, Sec, 32; P.O. Sheffield; born in Bloom- 
field, .Maine, April 28, 1840; came to this Co. in 1S51: Rep; Ind; owns land in Concord and 
Mineral Tps. valued at $22,500; married .A,ugusta M. Chase, April 3, 1S66; she was born 
Feb, 18, 1S43; has two children, Olive F. born March 2, 1867; Robert E. born April 12. 1872, 

AVEBB THEODOKE B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; born in Bloom- 
field, Maine, April 24, 1833; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Ind; owns 300 acres of land in 
Concord Tp. valued at $15,000; owns one-half interest in 27S acres in SK:. 15. Mineral Tp., 
married Emily A. Sweet, in Buda, Dec, i, 1859; *''^ "^* born in Belleville, Richland Co. 
Ohio. July 6, 1S38; one child, Martha Weston; she was born .Vug. 10, 1S69. 

WEISE J.\COB E. Buda; laborer; Dem; born N.J.; one child. 

WELCH WM. C. Buda; restaurant: Rep; born Ohio, 1854. 

WEST JOHN, Buda; teamster; Kep; born N.Y.; five children; $800. 

WESSEL W.VI. Sec. 13; P,0, Wyanet; tenant farmer; born Germany, 1847. 

WESTERVELT BENJ. J. Buda; carpenter; Rep: born N.J. 1S30; 60 acres; two children. 

WESTERVELT JAS. J. Sec. 34; P.O. Buda; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born N.J. 1838. 

WESTERVELT PETER J. Sec. 55; P.O. Buda; shoemaker; Rep; born N.J. 1822; 4 children. 

WESTON JOS. Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Maine, 1794. 



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WESTON CHAKLES, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; born in Bloomfield, Maine, May 3, 
1831; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Ind; owns go acres of land, valued at $4,000; married 
Lydia C. Cummins in Buda, by Rev. A. G. Gross, March 10, i860; she was born in Cum- 
minstown, N. J. April 18, 1842; died Oct. II, 1S76; h.is two sons, Lyman W. born Aug. 5, 
l85i; Joseph S. born May 26, 1865; had been School Director. 

WESTON JAMBS W. Proprietor of Weston House, Buda; born in Somerset County, 
Maine, June 20, 1821: Rep; Bapt; came to Co. Dec. 1856; married Elizabeth A. Humph- 
ries, of England, Jan. 28, 1S47; she was born Sept. I, 1821. 

WETHERELL CHARLES D. Sec. 29; P.O. Sheifield; Rep; born Conn. 1840; one child. 

WETHERELL GEORGE A. Sec. 30; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born Conn. 1849. 

WHALEN PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; six children. 

WHITE ANDREW, Sheffield; miner; Dem; five children. 

WHITE EMORY B. Machinist, Buda; born near LaHarpe, 111. April 4, 1847; came to 
this Co. in 1S72; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot, valued at $700; married Annie M. Ford, 
Oct. 17, 1871; she was born in JeffersonviUe, Ind. May, 1849; has three children: Mary I. 
born Sept. 22, 1872; Sarah I. born Feb. ig, 1874; Gertrude A. born Aug. 2, 1876, 

WHITE GREENLEAF B. Buda; merchant; Ind; born Maine, 1823. 

WHITE M. V. B. Buda; pastor Meth. Epis. Church; Rep; born in Kanawha Co. Va. 1839. 

WHITED REBECCA Mrs. Buda; weaver; Meth; born Pa. 1839; five children. 

WHITFORD WM., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; born Eng; four children. 

WHITTEMORE DANIEL W. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; born in Salisbury, N.H. 
Feb. 22, 1S28; came to this Co. in 1843; Dem; Univ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 
$6,400; married Catharine L. Stevens, Feb. 17, 1854; she was born in Sherburn, Vt. Jan. 4, 
1836; has two sons and one daughter. 

WHITTEMORE LUCIUS A. Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; Ind; born 1855. 

WICKS HAMLIN, .Sheffield; laborer; Rep; bornN.Y.; prop. $400. 

WICKS MARY M. Mrs. (wid. of Edward P.) Sheffield; Meth. Epis; born N.Y; 2 children. 

WICKS WILLIAM K. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 1812; seven children. 

WILCOX CRANDAL, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; born in Penn; four children. 

WILDS ISAAC T. I,ovejoy, P.O. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Penn; eight children. 

WILKINSON ELIZABETH -^Mrs. Buda; widow of Nelson; Bapt; born in Penn. 1820. 
.WILKINSON JANE Mrs. Buda; widow of Haziel; Bapt; born N.Y. 1824; $1,000; 4 children. 

WILKINSON JASPER N. Buda; principal graded school; Rep; Cong; born in Vinton Co. O. 

WILKINSON JOHN W. Buda; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born in Penn. 

WILKINSON PHILANDER A. Buda; team.ster; Rep; born in Penn. 

WILLIAMS BENJAMIN F. Sheffield; grain dealer; Dem; born N. J. 1827; four children. 

WILLIAMS JAMES, Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; Maryland; $350; five children. 

WILLIAMSON EDWARD T. Retired Farmer, Sheffield; born in Halifax, Penr. 
April 2, 1829 came to this county May 12, 1849; Rep; Free Meth; own 83 acres of land in 
Sec. 2, Mineral Tp. valued at $4,150, and house and lot $1,000; his wife's maiden name was 
Sarah J. Wright, married in Mmeral Tp. by Alpheus Cook, Esq. July 6, 1851, she was born 
in Union Tp. Ohio, July 4,. 1834; Mr. Williamson served three years in Co. C, 66th I. V. I.; 
lost his eyesight from exposure while in the service; Frankie M. Williamson, born in this 
county, Jan. 22, 1865. 

WILLIS WILLIAM M. Sec; 24, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn. 1851. 

WILLOUGHBY A. P. Buda; insurance agent; Rep; Conr,r. 

WILSON BRIDGET Mrs. Sheffield; Cath; Ireland; $700; five children. 

WILSON WILLIAM, Sheffield; express agent and dealer in hooks, stationery, etc; Rep. 

WOOD JAMES M. lives with his father. Sec. 31, P.O. Shefiield; coal miner; Dem. 

WOOD JOHN W. Sec. 31, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born in N.Y. 1819; five children. 

WRIGHT THOMAS, Sheffield; engineer; Rep; born in Ohio 1836; $800; five children. 

WRIGHTMAN GEORGE W. Sheffield, telegraph operator; Rep; born Canada 1S46. 

ZINK GEORGE, Farmer, Sees. 35 and 34 Concord Tp. and Sec. 3 Macon Tp; P.O. Buda; 
born in Bedford Co. Penn. Nov. 30. 1822 came to this county in 1844; Rep; Meth; oivns2i5 
acres of land, valued at $13,000; married Catharine Thomp.son, at Providence III. Nov. 25, 
1847, she was born in Huntiiig<lon Co. Penn. June 2g, 1S22; four boys and two girls living, 
one boy deceased. 

ZINK T. A. lives with father, Sec. 35, P.O. Buda; Rep; born Tp. Macon, Bureau Co. 1850. 



VOTERS AND TAXPAYEKS OF 



BERLIN TOWNSHIP. 



A DAMS CHAS. B. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from 111. 
■^ ADAMS L. B. Maiden; Hep; from New York. 
ADAMS PRISCILLA Mrs. Maiden; boarding house; from New York. 
ALLEN LEWISON, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; rents of M. R, Zearing; Rep; from Sweden. 
ANDERSON A. G. Maiden; boots and shoes; no pol; from Sweden. 
ANDREWS JOSEPH, Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents of W. S. Evans; Rep; from Ohio. 
ANDERSON T. Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; has 80 acres, value $5,60x5. 
ARNOLD R. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. 
ARNOLD R. Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; lives with H. Lewis; Rep; from N. Y. 

T) AILEY D. D. Maiden; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio. 

^ BARBOUR M. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 

BARRY JOSEPH, Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; works for Martin Mohler; Rep; from California. 

BARTLEY M., P.O. Maiden; merchant; Dem; from N. Y. 

BASS E. Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ct; has 538j< acres, value $21,540. 

BASS EDWIN Jr. Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BASS OSCAR, Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BATES A. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Mass; 80 acres, value S5>200. 

BEATTY F. H. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from Ohio. 

BECKER JOHN, Maiden; physician and surgeon; Rep; from Prussia. 

BELKNAP E. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N. Y.; 165 acres; value $11,500. 

BELKNAP HARRY, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; lives with Mrs. S. Cater; Rep; from 111. 

BELKN,\P JEROME, Sec. 3, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BELDEK A. E. P.O. Maiden, Sec. 28; retired; born in Wyoming Co. N.Y., April 17, 1813; 
came to this county in Sept. 1S45; Mr. B. has famil , two sons and three daughters; wife was 
Miss Mary Kellogg, from Wyoming Co. N.Y., born Dec. 5, l8l6; they were married Nov. 
13, 1834; he has 140 acres, value $10,000; has been Town Clerk for several years, also Justice 
of the Peace; Rep; Cung. 

BELDEN S. P. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from N.Y.; has 86^ acres, value $8,000. 

BELDEN W. E. Sec. 30. P.O. Maiden; rents of S. P. Belden; Rep; from ^Vis. 

BETjLA-NGEE JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, P.O. Dover, Sec. 19; born in Burling- 
ton Co. N. J., April 2g, 1813; came to this county and township, and settled where he now 
lives, in April, 1836; Mr. B. is one of the oldest settlers in the township, and started the first 
nursery in the county; has family of two sons and one daughter living; one daughter dead; 
wife was Miss Louisa Pierce, born in Canaan, N. H., May 5, 1816; married March 5, l" * 
Mr. B. has 352 li acres, value $25,000; Rep; belongs to Society of Friends. 

BELLANGEE JOHN L. Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BENDER HENRY, Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

BENDER HENRY Jr. Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from 111. 

BENDER JACOB, Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from 111. 

BENEDICT EMERSON, Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BENEDICT HARRY, Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BENEDICT J. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N.Y.; has 1,360 acres, value $98,000. 

BENNETT JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Arlington; works for I. H. Norris;Dem; from Ireland. 

BLACK MAN F. Sec. 3. P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Mass; has 120 acres, value $10,000. 

BOOTH AARON, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; rents of S. Holt; Rep; from Ohio. 

BOOTH A. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; lives with his mother; Rep; from Ohio. 

BOOTH CHESTER, Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from Mass. 

BOOTH E. A. Mrs. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; 157 acres, value $9,420. 

BOOTH HIRAM, Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Mass; 210 acres, vhlue $13,200. 

BOOTH I. L. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; lives with his mother; Rep; from 111, 



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BOOTH JEREMIAH, P.O. Arlington, Sec. 23, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Har- 
rison Co. Ohio, March 23, 1813; came to this state in the Spring of 1846, and to the county 
in January, 1850; has family, two sons and one daughter living, two daughters dead; wife was 
Elizabeth A. Carver, from Harrison Co. Ohio, born April 2g, 1821; married Sept. 24, 1836; 
has 160 acres, value $10,000; was Justice of the Peace, and Assessor; held other town offi- 
ces; Rep. 

BOOTH WIVI. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 

BRANIGAN WM. Sec. 26; P.O. Maiden; works for J. Welch; Dem; from Ireland. 

BREEDEN HENRY, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Va. 

BREEDEN ISAAC, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; rents of J. W. Huffaker; Dem; from Va. 

BROWN JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; Dem; from Ireland. 

BROWN MICHAEL, Sec. 26, P.O. Arlington; rents J. Durham (arm; Dem; from Ireland. 

BROWN STEWART. Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; works for Hiram Lewis; Rep; from N. J. 

BRYANT M. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents of W. S. Evans; Rep; from Mass. 

BURBANK H. B. Maiden; black.<imith; Rep; from Maine. 

BURKE R. H. Maiden; carpenter and undertaker; Rep; from Ct. 

/'"'ALLINAN T. C. Sec. 31, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ireland; 120 acres, value $8,400. 

^ CARLIN C. Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ireland; has l88 acres, value $9,400.* 

CARTER G. F. Sec. 20, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Maine; 136 acres, value |8,i6o. 

CARTER 'WM. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; rents of R. Parks; Dem; from Wis. 

CATER EDWARD, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; lives with his mother; Rep; from Ohio. 

CATER SUSAN Mrs. Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; from Ohio; has 113 acres, value $6,780. 

CATER T. F. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. Lewis; Rep; from Ohio. 

CHADDOCK RICHARD, Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio. 

CLARK ANDREW F. Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; works for John Bellangee; Rep; from Penn. 

CLARK CYRUS, Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; rents A. Sweet farm; Rep; from Ohio. 

CLARK FREDRICK, Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Bass; Rep; from Michigan. 

CLARK J. Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; rents of G. Clark; Rep; from 111. 

COAKLEY THOMAS, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; works for James Hogan; Ind; from 111. 

COFFEY JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ireland; has 80 acres, value $4,000. 

COFFEY MICHAEL, Sec. 6, P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ireland; has 93 acres, value $4,650. 

CORBETT JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; 80 acres, value $5,000. 

CORBETT R. Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; 80 acres, value $5,600. 

CORTWRIGHT V. Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; rents of T. G. Scott; Rep; from Ohio. 

COTTRELL F. K. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Ct. 

COTTRELL G. H. Sec. 29, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Mass; has 82 acres, value $6,150. 

COTTRELL, JOHN" V. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Maiden; born in Worth- 
ington, Hampshire Co. Mass. Sept. 24, 1823; came to this county in the Spring of 1854; li^' 
family of one son and two daughters; wife was Cordelia Burham, born in Northumberland, 
N. Y., April I. 1825, married Oct. 8, 1845; has 168 acres, value $13,440; Rep; Cong. 

CROISONER WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

CROSS WM. Maiden; pastor M. E. church; Rep; from N. Y. 

CUNNINGHAM PETER, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

T^ALTON W. S. Sec. 27, P.Of Maiden; Ind; from Ohio; has 577 acres, value $34,620. 
DANCY F. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ky; 58 acres, value $2,600. 

DAUNTON WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N. Y.; "iyi acres, value $500. 

DOCSTEINER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 26, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. F. Miller; from Germany 

DOCSTEINER JASOB, Sec. 26, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. F. Miller; from Germany. 

DONAHUE DANIEL, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

DUFFEY MICHAEL, Sec. I, P.O. Lamoille; works for W. W. Lewis; Dem; from 111. 

DURFEY JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; rents of W. Sutton; Ind; from 111. 

DITRHAM W. E. P.O. Maiden; Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; born in Hart Co. Ky. 
Jan. 10, 1826; came to this county in June, 1834, and is one of the oldest settlers in the Tp; 
has family, eight children; wife was Rebecca R. Sherman, from Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, bom 
May 6, 1840, married March 27, 1856; has 165 acres, value $9,000; Dem. 



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"PDWARDS JAMES L. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; works for J. Booth; Rep; from Ky. 

■'-' ENKIGII i DANIEL, Sec. 6, P.O. M.iUlen; lives with his father; Dem; from Ireland. 

ELLiIS M. ^V. P.O. Arlington; Sec. 25; Farmer and Stock Kaiser; born in liuteau Co. Ill, 
July 27, 1S42; lias (aimly, tliree daughters and one .son;, wife was Miss Mary E. Coleman, born 
in Uureau Co. 111. Nov. iS, 1842, married Sept. 8, 1861; he has 80 acres, value $5,000; Rep. 

ENRIGirr P. Sec. 6, P.O. .Vlaklen; Dem; from Ireland; 40 acres, value $2,400. 

ENRIGHT T. Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ireland; 40 acres, value $2,400. 

EVANS GEO. E. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents W. S. Evans' farm; Rep; from 111. 

T7IELI) AUSTIN L. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Vt. 

FIELD F. Sec. 10. P.O. Maiden; Dem- from Va; has 490 acres, value $30,000. 

FIELDS L. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; lives with his nioiher; Kep; from III. 

FIELDS M. M. Mrs. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,800. 

FISK W. A. Mrs. res. and P.O. Maiden; from Ct; has 60 acres, value $6,000. 

FLETCHER THOS. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from Penn. 

FOKE JOHxV, Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; rents of N. Keel; Rep; from Ohio. 

rOHKISTALL J. G. Retired, .Sec. 18, P.O.Dover; born in Cheshire Co. N. H., March 
27, 1806; came to this county May 4, 1830, and settled where he now lives, and is the oldest 
settler in this township; has family of seven children; wife was Mary A. Durham, born in 
.\lbemarle Co. Va. Jan. 10, 1814, married Nov. 25, 1864; has 268 acres, value $18,700; 
Rep. 

FORRISTALL WILLIAM, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; rents of J. G. Forristall; Rep; from 111, 

FOSTER O. B. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; school teacher, rents of Mrs. E. S. Gill; Rep; Mass. 

f^ ARTEN J. S. Maiden; stock dealer; Rep; from Indiana. 

^ GEHRING GEORGE, Sec. 35, P.O. Maiden; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

GEESIE R. D. Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; Rep; from Ohio. 

GEORGE W. H. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; works for J. W. Wheeler; Dem; from N. H. 

GILL C. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from 111; has 160 acres, value $11,200. 

GOODRICH CLARENCE, Rep; born Lewis Co. N.Y.; lived sixteen years in 111. 

GOODRICH GEO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. 

GOODRICH MERRirr, Sec. 19; Rep; born Jefferson Co. N.Y.; lived sixteen years in 111. 

GREEN T. F. Maiden; book-keeper; Rep; from Ct. 

GRUENDVKE C. C. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; from III; has 80 acres, value $5,600. 

GUIHEEN T. Maiden; retired; Dem; from Ireland. 



TT AZEN DAVID W. Maiden; sexton M. E. church; Dem; from N. J. 

•'^ HIGIIT M.ARION, Sec. 5, P O. .Maiden; lives with E. Isaac; Rep; from Ohio. 

HILDERBRAND J. T. Sec. 16, P.O. .Maiden; Rep; fromN.J.; 128^^ acres, value $9,700. 

HILL JOHN B. Maiden; broom-maker- Rep; from Ohio. 

HILL WM. Maiden; broom-maker; Rep; from Ohio. 

HOG.\N JAMES, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; farmer; Ind; from Ireland; 125 acres, value $7,500. 

HOGUE T. .M.ililen; c.irpenter; Rep. from Ohio. 

IIOLl' JOHN, lives with Samuel Holt, .lec. 16, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio. 

HOLT SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; born in Horsem Tp. 
Montgomery Co. Penn. Jiuie 19. 1S08; came to this county in the Spring of 1851, and set- 
lied in this Pp.; has family of one son and one daughter living, three sons and three daugh- j 
ters dead; vvife was Sarah Matsim, born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Sept. 26, 1^12, married Feb. 
18, 1S30; she died Dec. 26, 1865; has 2uO acres, value $12,000; Rep. 

HOOD R. VV. Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; rents of J. G. Walter; Rep; from 111. 

HOOVER JA.MES, M ilden; painter; Ind; from Ohio. 

HOPE FK.VNKLIN A. Maiden, WhoLsale Tobacconist; born in Orange Co. N.Y. Sept. 
23, 1S19; came to this Co. in June, 1S39, and is one of the oldest sealers in the Tp ; has 
family one .son, born Sept. 4, 1867; wife was Diantha Phelps, irom North Hampton, Mass., 
born June 24, 1828, married Oct. 31, 1866; was Collector one term; value real estate $2,000; j 
Rep. 



BUBBAIT COUNTY: BERLIN TOWNSHIP. 351 

HOPKINS L. Maiden; laborer, Rep; from Ohio. 

HOWELL B. F. Sec. i6, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; 117 acres, value $8,190. 

HOWIE MATHEW, Maiden; pastor Cong, church; Rep; from Canada. 

HUBBARD H. W. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

HUBBAJRD J. W. Maiden, Carpenter and Joiner; born in Lewis Co. N.Y. Dec. 5, 1826; 
came to this Co. in Aug. 1858; has family two sons and three daughters living, four sons and 
one daughter dead; wife was Eliza J. Kenfield, from Lewis Co. N.Y., born July 19, :83I, 
married Julys, 1S50; she died Sept. 23, 1859; he married again Oct. 22, i860, to Elizabeth S. 
Segar, from Wnpello Co. Iowa, born Oct. 29, 1S42; value of estate $1,000; Rep; Meth. 

HUFFAKER CYRUS, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; Dem; from 111.; 22>^ acres, value $goo. 

HUFFMAN JACOB, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; works for B. Vemtrus; Rep; from III. 

HUFFAKER J. W. Sec. 8, P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ky.; 431 acres, value $25,800. 

HUFFAKER J. W. Jr. lives with his father. Sec. 8, P.O. Dover; Dem; from 111. 

HURT JAMES, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Isaac; Dem; from Ky. 

HUSSAR AMOS, Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; from Germany. 

HUSSER JOSEPH, Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; rents of S. Lang; from Germany. 

T SAAC E. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N.C.; 400 acres, value $24,000. 

■'• ISAAC J. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from III; 140 acres, value $8,400. 

ISAAC W. L. Sec. g, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from III; 280 acres, value $i6,Soo. 

JACKSON E. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; go^^ acres, value $5,900. 
JAMES JACOB, Maiden; grain dealer; Rep; from Ohio. 

JAY A. J. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; 125 acres, value $9,475. 

JAY POLLY Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $11,200. 

JULIAN ISAAC, Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $g,6oo. 

JULIAN WESLEY R. Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; rents of Isaac Julian; Dem; from 111. 

JURY GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. ]8, P.O. Dover; born in Dauphin Co. Penn. 
March 25, 1S27; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1854; has family of four sons and three 
daughters; wife was Catherine Null, from Lebanon Co. Penn., born in 1827, married in Dec. 
1852; has 3ig acres, val. $27,115; Rep. 

JURY JOHN, lives with his father, Sec. 18. P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn. 

JURY WM. lives with his father. Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn. 

T/'EEL N. J. Maiden; hardware merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 

■"^ KEHLIER WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; works for D. S. Zearing; Dem; from Ireland. 

KELLEY JOHN, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

KENFIELD M. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; works for Geo. Rackley; Rep; from 111. 

KINNEY EDWARD, Maiden; telegraph operator; Dem; from Mass. 

KNOTT EDWARD, Maiden; section boss C. B. & Q. R. R.; Dem; from Ireland. 

T ANG S. Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Dem; Germany; 240 acres, value $16,800. 

■'-' LATHROP JOHN S. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 

LAUGHLIN M. F. Maiden; blacksmith; Dem; from Penn. 

LAWRENCE D. D. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from N.H.; 120 acres, value $7,200. 

LAWRENCE DAVID M. P.O. Arlington; Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 13; born in Bel- 
knap Co. N.H. Dec. 7, 1825; came to this Co. in Sept. 1850; has family seven children living, 
three dead; wife was Rachael Mellen, from Harrisoir. Co. Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1835, married 
Dec. 7, 1854; he has I58>^ acres, value $10,000; Dem. 

LEACH T. M. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Va. 

LEWIS H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio; 25 acres, value $3,000. 

LEWIS H. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

LEWIS HIRAM, Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; rents of C. G. Read; Rep; from N.Y. 

LEWIS W. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N.Y ; 2^ acres, value estate $1,500. 

LEWIS W. W. Sec. I, P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y.; 327 acres, value $23,450. 



352 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

LIPPENCOTT A. Sec. i, P.O. Lamoille; works for J. Benedict; Rep; from 111. 

LIPPENCOTT R. Sec. 2S. P.O. Maklen; Rep; from N. J.; 80 acres, vaUie $5,000. 

LIPPENCOTT WM. Maiden; mason; Rep; from N. J. 

LUCAS JOHN, Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of II. H. Piper; Dem; from Ireland. 

LUPTON ROBT. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from Ohio. 

LYMAN LORENZO, Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Mass. 

TV/TcKINSTRY J. Sec. 32; P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; has gs acres, val. $7,600. 

■'■*-'• McKlSSON DAVID, Sec. 17; P.O. Maiden; works for E. W. Watson; Dem;Ohio. 

MAGNESSON ALEX.\NDER, Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; works for J. McKinstry; Sweden. 

MARTIN HENRY, Maiden; retired; Dem; from N. J. 

MARTIN JAS. Maiden; grain dealer; Rep; from N.J. 

MARTIN L. Maiden; carpenter; Dem; from N.J. 

MARTIN P. K. .Maiden; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 

MAXWELL ISHAMS. Maiden; farmer; Dem; from 111. 

MAXWELL LARICIN, Maiden; blacksmith; Dem; from Ohio. 

MAXWELL WM. H. Maiden; painter; Dem; froni 111. 

MICHAEL M. Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; works for Geo. Rackley; Rep; from N.Y. 

MILLARD P. A. Maiden; mason; Rep; from 111. 

MILLER WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Maiden; lives with W. L. Isaac; Dem; from Ky. 

MINKLER R. S. Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; fromVt.; 326 acres, val. $22,000. 

MITCHEAL JNO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 

MOHLER FRANK, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; born 111. 

MOHLER LEVI, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; born 111. 

MOHLER LEWIS, Sec. 30; P.O.Dover; lives with father; Rep; from 111. 

MOHLER M.-VRTIN. Sec. 9; P.O. Dover; lives on his father's place; Rep; from 111. 

MOHLER SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; born in Cumber- 
land Co. Penn, March 10, 1814; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1836, and is one of the 
oldest settlers in the Tp.; has family of seven sons and live daughters; wife was Caroline 
Zearing, from Shiremanstown, Cumberland Co. Penn., born July 10, 1818; he has 320 acres, 
value $32,000; Rep; Cong. 

MOHLER SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O.Dover; lives with father; Rep; born III. 

MORRIS D. K. Maiden; traveling agent; Rep; from Ohio. 

MYER .ANDREW, Sec. 31; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Germany; 120 acres, val. $8,400. 

MYERS LEVI, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Maiden; born in York Co. Penn. 
Dec. 18, 1S31; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1854; has family of one son and one daugh- 
ter; wife was Margaret E. McGinnis, born in Loudon Co. Va. Sept. 13, 1827; married Feb. 
15, 1866; owns 90 acres, val. $5,500; Dem. 



N 



ELSON P. A., P.O. Maiden; harness-maker; Rep; from Sweden. 



/^'BRIAN JOHN, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

^-^ O'CONNOR JERRY, Maiden; switchman; Dem; from Ireland. 

O'CONNOR THOS. Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 

OGAN C. Sec. 0; P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $11,200. 

OSBORN LEROY, Lumber Dealer, Maiden; born in Bureau Co. III. Nov. 4, 1838; one 
of the oldest settlers in the Tp.; has no family; wife was Miss Rhoda Wilcox, born in Prince- 
ton, Bureau Co.; married March 13, 1873; val. of estate, $2, ;oo; Rep. 

OUTMAN WILLIAM, Sec. 28. P.O. Maiden; rents house of E. Bass; Rep; from 111. 

OWENS SQUIRE, Sec. 5; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Indiana; 80 acres, val. $4,800. 

pADDOCK CHAS. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 

PADDOCK E. T. Maiden; wagon-m.aker; Rep; from N. Y. 

PAGE I>. K. Farmer and Stcck Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Maiden; born in Oneida Co. N. Y., 
Feb. I, 1825; came to this Co. Nov. 1851; has family, two sons and three daua;hters living — 
one son dead; wife was Sophia Wood, from Mount Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y., born June 
24, 1839; married Dec. 6, 1S56; has 165 acres, value $11,500; was Collector two terms, and 
Constable one term; Kep; Cong. 



BUREAU COUNTY : BERLIN TOWNSHIP. 353 

PAG-E E. ?f. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec, 32; P.O. Maiden; born in Oneida Co. N. Y.. 
Sept. 22, 1823; came to this Co. in June, 1850; has family, one adopted daughter; wife was 
Miss H. C. Stacey, from St. Lawrence Co. N. Y„ born June 9, 1821; married June 13, 1854; 
has 185 acres, value $15,000; was Assessor one term; Road Commissioner two terms; Rep; 
Cong. 

PAGE F. H., P.O. Maiden; postmaster and general store; Rep; from N.Y. 

PALMER D. Sec. 16; P.O. Dover; Rep; from Pa.; has 15 acres, val. $i,350- 

PALMER GEO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 

PALMER G. C, P.O. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 

PARKS GEO. Sec. 28; P.O. Maiden; rents of J. S. Garten; Rep; from 111. 

PARKS R. Sec 26; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N.J.; has 490 two-third acres, val. $29,400. 

PERRY JESSE A., P.O. Maiden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 

PERRY JOHN, Maiden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 

PERRY JOHN H. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

PERRY JOHN W. Maiden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 

PHILIPS J.,D. Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; Rep: from Maine; 80 acres, val. $5,000. 

PIERCE E. E. Maiden; groceries and notions; Rep; from N.Y. 

PIERCE J. A. Sec. 19; P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 255 acres, val. $19,125. 

PIERCE W. F. Maiden; physician and surgeon; Rep; from 111. 

PIEKSON SAMUEL C. Farmer and Stock Raider, Sec. II; P.O. Arlington; born in War- 
ren Co. N.J. Jan. 16, 1S31; came to ihis Co. in Fell. 1858; has family, four sons and three 
daughters; wife was Corinda Rockafeller. born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 27, 1836; married 
March 13, 1859; '^^^ 400 acres, value $24,000; Rep. 

PIPER H. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio; has 1,2891^ acres, val. $64,450. 

PLUMMER C.J. Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Maine; 36)4 acres, val. $3,000. 

■p ACKLEY, A. C. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from N.Y. 

-^ REEVES MOSES, Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; lives with W. H. Cai ter; Dem; from N. J. 

BACKLEY F. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19. P.O. Dover; born in Orange Co. Vt. 
Dec. 9, 1829; came to this county in Oct. 183S, and sealed in this township and is one of 
the oldest settlers in the township; no family; wife was Miss Anna E. Fish, from Clarkson, 
Monroe Co. N.Y. born May 4, 1S24; married June 7, t866; has 180 acres, value $13,000; Rep. 

BACKLEY GEO. Farmer, Maiden; born in Orange Co. Vt. Nov. 2, 1821; came to this 
county in the Spring of 1836, and settled in Berlin Tp; is one of the oldest settlers in the 
township; has family, one daughter; wife was Calista Abel, from Erie Co. N.Y. born Aug. 

22, ; married March 24, 1841; has been Township Collector two terms. Justice of the 

Peace eight years; in i85o was elected Supervisor and held the office twelve years, and was 
President of the Board six years; has 293 acres, value $20,500; Rep. 

BACKLEY NATHAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Maiden; born in Orange 
Co. Vt. Dec. 15, 1800; came to this county the 27th day of June, 1S36; Mr, R. is one of the 
oldest settlers in the township; has family, two sons and two daughters; wife was Susan Judd , 
born in Orange Co. Vt. March 6. i8o2; married Jan. 28, 1821; he has 140 acres, val. $12,000; 
Mr. and Mrs. R. are both members of the Bapt. Church; Rep. 

BACKLEY N. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; born in Orange Co. 
Vt. Oct. 13, 1S27; came to this county in the Spring of 1836, and is one of the oldest set- 
tlers in the township; has family, two daughters and one son; wife was Phebe E, Sutton, 
from Belmont Co, Ohio, born Jan. 10, 1832; married Feb. 19, 1856; has 205 acres land, val. 
$16,400; was Collector and Constable, one term each; Rep; Metli. 

BACKLEY WAKBEN, Justice of the Peace and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, 
Maiden; born in Orange Co. Vt. May 12, 1825; came to this county Oct. 31, 1838, and is 
one of the oldest settlers in the township; family, one daughter; wife was Miss Mary Jane 
Hill, from Warren Co. Ohio; married June 19, 1855; has 80 acres; value of real estate. 
$6,000; been Colleclor one term, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep. 

BEADE CHAS. G-. Maiden; retired; born in Mount Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y. Jan. 10, 
1816; Mr. R.'s father w.as the first Town Clerk of the above place; Mr. K. came to this county 
Sept. 1845; has family, two adopted children, one son dead; wife was Olivia Wood, from 
Gainesville, Genesee Co. N.Y. born March 12, 1824; married May 16, 1842; Mr. R. was 
elected to the House of Represenlatives in 1869; has been Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, 
and held other town offices; has 157 acres land; value of estate $17,000; Rep. 

REXROTH GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Isaac; Dem; from Penn. 



354 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

KICE S. D. Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Lamoille; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Oct. 21, 1828; 

came to this county in the Fall of 1856; has family, one son, A. C. Rice, born April 7. 1861; 

one adopted daughter, Annie L. born Sept. 20, 1S70; wife was Martha E. Robinson, from 

Hampshire Co. Mass. born April 15, 1840; married Jan. 26, 1865; he has 85 acres, value 

$10,000; Kep; Cong. 
RINKER EVELINE Mrs. Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; from Ohio; 253 acres, value $16,000. 
ROnWEI.L THOMAS, Sec. 11, P.O. Arlington; rents of S. C. Pierson; Rep; from 111. 
ROLLINS M. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; fiom N. IL; has 42 acres, value $2,520. 

CABIN J.-VMES, .Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; Ri-p; from. Ill; 21 acres, value $850. 

•"-^ SAHIN JOSHU.\, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; rents of .M. Sabin; Rep; from 111. 

SABIN M. Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; has 151 acres, $10,500. 

SANSOM JOS. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio. 

SEARLS BENJ. Sec. 35; P.O. Maiden; works his father's p'ace; Rep; from 111. 

SELF F. Sec. 14, P.O. Arlingion; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $5 600. 

SHELGRAIN SWANSON, Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; rents of H. H. Piper; Rep; from Sweden- 

SHEAN JOHN. Sec. 33. P.O. Maiden; rents of Mrs. K. Hall; Dem; from Ireland. 

SMITH CHAS. Sec. Ii, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from Ohio. 

SMITH ENOS, P.O. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Mass; has 39 acres, value $8,000. 

SMITH GEO., P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from III. 

SMITH J. Sec 11, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Va; has 320 acres, val. $19,200. 

SMITH LEWIS, Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from 111; 80 acres, val. S5.000. 

SMITH MARK, Sec. 14. P.O. Arlington; rents of his father; Dem; from Ohio. 

SMITH WILSON, Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 

SMITH WILSON, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ohio, 

SNOW C. C, P.O. Maiden; clerk; Dem; from 111. 

STACY J. D., P.O. Maiden; harness-maker; Rep; from Ohio. 

STRONG HARRISON, .Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; rents of L. J. Strong; Rep; from Ohio. 

STRONG JOHN T. Maiden; clothing .store; Rep; from 111. 

STKONG Li. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; born in Green Co. Ohioi 

Apiil 16, 1S21; came to this county in the Fall of 1S46; has family, seven children living' 

three dead; wife was Mary Ary, from Green Co. Ohio, born March 14, 1823; married Dec. 

31, 1S41; he has 320 acres, value $31,000; was Justice of the Peace and Road Commissioner 

nine years, and held other town officer; Reji. 
STRONG MARION, Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; rents of L. J. Strong; Rep; from 111. 
STRONG SYLVESTER, Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; rents ol L. J. Strong; Rep; from 111. 
SUTTON W., P.O. Maiden; retired; Dem; from Ohio. 

SWANSON ANDREW, Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; rents of Geo. Clark; no pol; from Sweden. 
SWANSON NELSON, Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; rents of H. Piper; from Sweden. 
SWEET A. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio. 

'yiFFIN HENRY, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; rents of W. L. Isaac; Dem; from Ky. 

■\ /"ANTRESS B. Sec. 8, P.O. Maiden. Rep; from Penn; has 560 acres, value $33,600. 

VROOM G. L. Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N. J.; has 160 acres, value $10,000. 

"\irARNER C. Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn; 81 acres, value $7,200. 

'^' WEIBLE D. Sec. 17. P O. Maiden; Kep; from Ohio; So acres, val. $5,000. 
WATS.ON E. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O Maiden; born in Voluntown, Ct- 

March 25. 1S23; came to this county March, 1854; has family, two sons and three daughters; 

wife was Miss Lucy F. Fisk, born in Mansfield, Ct. April 7, 1830; married June 4, 1850; has 

191 acres, value $12,460; Kep. 
WELCH J. Sec. 26, P.O. M.alden; Rep; from Ireland; has 11573 acres, value $6,goo. 
WELCH VVM. Maiden; barber; Rep; from N.Y. 
WENTWORTH J. P. Maiden; station agent; Rep; from N.Y. 
WERNER P. J. Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000. 



BUREAU COUNTY: WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP. 355 

WESCOTT J. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 80 acres, val. $5,500. 

WETHERELL R. T. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ct; y'A acres, value $1,100. 

WEVER H. J. Sec. 20, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ohio; 130 acres, value $9,750. 

WHEELER J. "W. P.O. Arlington, Sec. 12, Farmer and Slock Raiser; born in Royalston, 
Worcester Co. Mass. May 29, 1825; came to this county Sept. 10, 1S60; has family, one son, 
Edwin A., born June 19, iStny; one sou dead, Freddie F,., born May 5, 1859; wife was Miss 
Nancy K. Wilder, born in Templeton, Worcester Co. Mass. June 25, 1831; married Nov. 29, 
1S49; has 240 acres, value $14,400; Dem. 

WHITAM J. Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Maine; 80 acres, value $5,600. 

WICKERSHAM THOS. Maiden; artist; Rep; from Ohio, 

WILSON H., P.O. Maiden; physician; Rep; from Ohio. 

WINANS J. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Canada; 821^ acres, value $4,535. 

WINTER J. C. Maiden; pastor Christian church; Rep; from Penn. 

WISE C. H. Sec. 17, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from III; has 40 acres, value $3,200. 

WISE JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Maiden; born in Cabarrus Co. N.C., 
Feb. 5, 1814; came to this county in Nov. 1834; Mr. and Mrs. Wise are among the oldest 
settlers in the township; has family of one son; wife vi'as Miss Lucinda Bunch born in War- 
ren Co. Ky. April 28, 1814, married Aug. 5, 1833; has 245 acres, value $17,200; Rep. 

WOOD B. L., P.O. Maiden; hardware merchant; Rep; from III. 

WOODWORTH C. D. F. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Vt; has 42 acres, value $2,520. 

WOODWORTH RUSSELL, Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; lives with M. W. Ellis; Dem; from Vt. 

WRIGHT C. A. Maiden; tobacconist; Dem; from Ct. 

REARING M R. Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Penn; has 285 acres, value $17,100. 

ZEAKING D. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; born in Cumberland 
Co. Penn. Feb. 16, 1834; came to this county May i, 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers 
in the township; has family of two sons and one daughter; wife was Miss Harriet Bass, born 
in this township, and in the house where they now reside, Aug. 10, 1S42, married Dec. 5, 
1869; has 547 acres, value estate $40,000; Rep; Bapt. 



WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP. 

A DRIAN AUG. Sec. 28, P;0. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
■^^ ALBEE A. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Vt; 120 acres, val. |6,ooo. 
ALBEE CHAS. lives with father. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born III. 
ALLEN H. H. Sec. 6, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. H.; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 
AMMONS J. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Vt. 
AMONS ALFRED, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn. 
AMONS JOSHUA, Sec. 30, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn. 
ANDERSON ABRAHAM, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Penn; 320 ac. 
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; Rep; Lib; born Penn; 500 ac. val. $25,000. 
ANDERSON GEO. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va. 
ANDERSON RICHARD, Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va. 
AMMERMAN JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Lib; born N. J. 

TI) ALL JOHN, Sec. 21; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Iowa. 

^ BARBER H. O. Sec. 18, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 

3ARTO FRANK, lives with father. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; F.apt; born III. 

BEAN W. H. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; laborer; Rep; Dutch Reformed; born Penn. 

BARTO WM. H. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born N.Y.; 260 ac. val. $13,000. 

BELL JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland; 160 ac. val. $5,000. 

BETTIS CHAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born 111. 

BETTIS F. B. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; painter; Ind; Lib; born 111. 



356 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

BETTIS J. \V. Sec. 31, I'.O. Henry; merchant; Ind; Lib; born N.V. 

BURKEY JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; bom Germany; igo acrest 

BURNS DANIEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Canada. 

/^ALIFF E. P. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Univ; born Vt; 240 ac. val. $12,000. 

^ COOK S. L. Sec. 6, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born Hi. 

CLKMKXT WM. W. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Niagara Co. N.Y. Aug. 19 
1840, lived in that stale twenty-two years, came to this state and county in 1865, and has lived 
here eleven years; has held office of Road-master; was in the army — enlisted in the 19th 
N.Y. Light Artillery, Army of the Potomac; was in every battle from the battle in the Wil- 
derness to the taking of Peterslmrg under Grant; Rep; Lib; owns 270 acres land, value 
$10,800; married Miss Clara E. Clark. Dec. 25, 1867; she was born on the farm where they 
now live, Oct. iS, 1845; she is a daughter of Stephen M. Clark; he was one of the early 
settlers, came here in 1844 and bought this farm of the man who entered it; they have four 
children, two sons and two daughters. 

COX JOHN B. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N. C. 

■pjANGERKIELD HENRY, Sec. 7; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mo. 

DAWSON C. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Va; 40 ac. $2,500. 
DAWSON J. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Va. 
DENTENBENGER JOHN, Sec. 5; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
DRAPER E. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 
DUNN WAK.EMAN, Sec. 33; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Va. 
DUNN WALLACE, Sec. 33; farmer. 

■pDMlNSTER CHAS. B. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; owns 80 ac. 

"PUNSON HENRY O. Sec. 28, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

■*■ FUNSON THOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; Ir land; 240 ac. 

/^ ORBY ASA, Sec. 28, laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

TJALEY DAN, Sec. 8, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

■'^ HALEY JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

HAM WiVI. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Dem; Meth; born N.Y. 

HAYES JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; l.uth; born Germany. 

HUNAGEL JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; merchant; Ind; Luth; born Germany. 

HUNTER ANDREW, Sec. 19, P.O. Mile; farmer; Rep; Meth; bori N.Y.; 86 ac. val. $4,500. 

HUNTER ANDREW, Sec. 19, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Vt. 

HUNTER EDWIN, lives with A. Hunter, -Sec. 19; Rep; Meth; b irn 111. 

HUNTER ENOCH, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Windham Co. Vt. Sept. 23, 
1826; removed 10 Cortland Co. N.Y. at an early age, lived there nineteen years; came to 
this state and county in 1S46 and has lived here thirty years, one of the early settlers, only 
several log houses between here and Henry at that time; has held office School Director and 
Path-master; has just completed one of best houses in this town; Rep; Meth; owns 500 acres 
land, value $25,000; he married Miss Adeline M. Baker July I, 1849; she was from Ind.; 
they have three children, daughters. 

HUNTER ROBT. Sec. i8, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt.; 240 ac. val. $12,000. 

HUNTER SENECA, Sec. 18, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 60 acres, val. $3,000. 

JENNETT M. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Ireland; 300 ac. $12,000. 
JENNETT WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; faimer, renter; Dem; Cath; born 111. 
JOHNSON GEORGE, Sec. 29; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 
JOHNSON WM. .Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Va. 

TV" IRK DAVID, Sec. 29, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep Lib. 

•*^ KNIGHT MOSES, Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. ; 90 ac. $4,000. 
KUHN NICHOL.-VS; Sec. 9, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Germany; 160 ac. $7,500. 
KUHN NICHOLAS, Sec. 9, P.O. Tiskilwa; lives with father; Ind; Cath; born 111. 



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AWSON RICHARD, Sec, 28, laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 



IV/rcAFEE SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Ohio. 

-'•*-'■ McLOUGHLIN HENRY, Sec. 32, laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

McLOUGHLIN J. B. M.D. Sec. 32, physician; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 

McLOUGHLIN THOS. Sec. 32, laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 

McNEIL J. W. Sec g, laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass. 

MERRITT EDWIN N. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born,N.Y.; 170 ac. $8,000. 

MERRITT EMERSON, lives with father. Sec. 6, p'o. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth. pref.; born N.Y. 

MERRITT STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in town Wheatland, Bureau 
Co. Feb. 3, 1850; he has lived in this town and county twenty-six years, he was born on the 
farm where they now live; has held the office of Road-master; Rep; Meth; owns 275 acres 
land, val. $14,000; married Miss Lurana Jane Barber Sept. 18, 1872, she was born in 
Tompkins Co. N.Y. Feb. 18, 1854; she came to this state in 1857; they have one child, a son, 
Harvey Stephen Merritt, born May 9, 1873. 

MILLER F. C. Sec. 19, laborer; Dera; Lib; born Ind. 

MOFFITT HUGH, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ohio; 300 acres, $12,000. 

MOFFITT NORTON, lives with father, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; Ind; Lib; bnrn 111. 

MONTGOMERY E. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

MURPHY EDWD. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep, Chris; born Ireland; 300 ac. $12,000. 



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URANVILLE D. Sec. 18, carpenter; Ind; Meth. pref; born N.Y. 



/"V'BRIEN D. Sec. 16, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 

^-^ OAKES THOS. A. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; merchant; Dem; Bapt; born Va. 

OSTHOFF GEORGE. Sec. 5, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Evang; born 111. 

OSTHOFF FRED. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Buffalo, N. Y. Nov. 5, 1847; 
he lived there only one and a half years; lived in Wisconsin six months, came to LaSalle 
Co. this state, in 1849; lived there thirteen years, and came to this county in 1862, and has 
lived here fourteen years; Dem; Evang; the estate owns 160 acres, value $9,600; he man- 
ages and farms the home place; his mother, Mrs. Magdalen Osthoff, lives on the home place; 
she was born in Germany; he has four brothers and three sisters, all living in this county. 

OSTHOFF M. Mrs. Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; widow; Cath; born Germany; 160 acres; $8,000. 

pATTERSON ROBERT, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
■*- POWELL U. Z. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 

"D ICH DANIEL, Sec. 9; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills. 

■^^ RICH DANIEL A. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills. 

RICH GEO. N. Sec. 9; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills. 

RICH HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2i; P.O. Lone Tree; born in Monongalia Co. Virginia, March 
15, 1813; he lived in State of Virginia twenty-one years; he spent the following three or 
four years traveling down the river, through some thirteen different states, north and south, 
as far as New Orleans; he came to this state and to Bureau County, at Princeton, June 3, 
1844, and has resided here over thirty-two years; one of the earliest settlers; there was no 
house between here, where he now resides, and Henry at that time; he has held office of 
Assessor of this town; he has held office of Justice of Peace for the past six years; Rep; 
Christian; owns 530 acres land, value $27,200; he married Sarah Anderson, May 21, 1839; 
she was born in Monongalia Co. Virginia, June 22, 1822; they have had eleven children, six 
sons and five daughters; lost four sons and one daughter. 

RINGENBERG JACOB, Sec. 8; farmer, renter; born Germany. 

RICH LEVI D. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills. 

RICH SELINA Mrs. Widow, Sec. 9; P.O. Lone Tree; born in Fayette County, Pa. Sept. 
ig, 1822; Christian; owns 80 acres land; she lived in State of Penn. about twenty-four years; 
she came to this state, Bureau County, April 12, 1846, and has lived here over thirty yearS( 
and is one of early settlers; she married Mr. Washington Rich, Nov. 10, 1842; he was born 
in Virginia, Nov. 24, i8ig; he died Oct. 17, 1861; they have had eleven children, lost four, 
seven sons and four daughters; she married Mr. Rawley Rich, July 30, 1862; he was from 
Virginia; he died May 31, 1873; her son Daniel carries on farm. 

RUNNELLS DAVID, Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Maine; 150 acres. 



858 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

RUNNELLS THOS. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Metli; born Ind; 80 acres. 
RUNNELLS W. D. Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; lives with falher; Rep; Melh; born Ind. 
RYAN HUGH, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Deni; Catli; born Ireland; 80 acres; $4,000. 
RYAN PAT, Sec. 8; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dcm; Calh; Ireland. 

CMITH A., P.O. Mile; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

■^ SQUIRES EDWIN II. Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

SCHERTZ JOSEPH. .Sec 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Mennonite; born France; 380 ac. 

SHUKTS PETER P. Farmer. Sec 31; P.O. Henry; born in Hunterdon County. N.J. 
Nov. 7, iSii; lived in New Jersey about forty years, and came to this state and county in 
1851. and has lived here over twenty-five year>; h<is held office of Road Commissioner and 
Path-master; Kep; Luth; owns 120 acres ol land, value $6,000; he married Miss Effie Tiger, 
Dec. 19, 1833; she was born in Hunterdon Co. New lersey, Aug. 8, 1805; they have eight 
children. 

STARERTH AUG. Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 

SWANZY J. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Senachwine; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ills; 500 acres, val. $20,000. 

SWIFT J. P. Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.; 160 acres, val. $6,000. 

'X'IGER AMOS, Sec. 7; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N. J.; 415 acres, val. $20,000. 
-*■ TOZIER FRANK B. Sec. 18; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills. 

TOZIER JOSEPH A. Sec. 18; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Ills. 

TOWjVSEND J. SEWELL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; born in 
Orleans County, N. Y. Jan. It, 1841; he lived in New Y'ork State about six years; came to 
this state in 1847; lived in Peoria County four years; lived in Marshall County fifteen years; 
came to this county in 1S66; has lived here ten years; he holds office Commissioner of 
Highway.s, also .School Director; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value S9.600; he married 
Miss Loretta Edniinster, Aug. 24, 1S62; she was born in Cortland County, N.Y. July 4, 1846; 
lived there thirteen years; came to this state in 1859; they have two children, sons, George 
Fred, born Aug. 2, 1863; John Wilfred, born April 4, 1S65. 

AIL RICHARD, Sec. 20; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N. Jersey; 320 acres; 
$12,000. 

"Xyl T'AGNER AUG. Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Luth; born France. 

* * WELTON B. Sec. 7; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Epis; born Conn; 1,000 ac. 
WHITMAN J. A. .Sec. 32; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills. 
WOLF M. Sec. 19; P.O. Milo; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Ind. 
WRIGHT C. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 

ZERLEIN ANNIE Mrs. Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; widow; Mennonite; born France; 160 acres; 



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MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 

A LLICN BAY'LES, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; from 111; 80 acres, $2,200. 
-^^ ALLEN W. C. Sec. 2g; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Bureau Co. Ill; 80 ac. 
ALLEN P. J. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Manlius; born in Bureau Co. May 28, 1842; Dem; 

Lib; 100 acres, value $5,000; wife was Levisa Spratt; one child, Alice Allen. 
ANDERSON O. H. Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 203 acres. 

"D ARBER D. A. rents Sec. 3; P.O. New Bedford; Rep; Ind; from Vt. 

■^ BARBER EDWARD, Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from III; 40 acres. 
BARBER SIDNEY, Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from N.Y,; 60 acres. 
BARBER S. H. Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vt; 93 acres, $3,720; 
BARRETT J. O. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ohio; 160 acres, $8,000. 
BATCHELOR JAMES, Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; carpenter; Rep; Ind; from Penn. 
BECKER W. II. Sec. 34; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; 240 acres, $1,000. 
BORTON ISAAC, Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. J.; 80 acres, $3,200. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 359 

BREED D. Sec. 6; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from III; 80 acres, $1,600. 

BRIGGS CELIA Mrs. P.O. Sheffield; Ind; from 111; 50 acres, $1,750. 

BRIGGS G. W. Sec. 17; P.O.Sheffield; farmer and teacher; Rep; Ind; bom N. J.; 30 acres. 

BROOKS CHAS. Sec. 2; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; 80 acres. 

BROWER ABRAM, Sec. 23; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

BROWER E., P.O. Truxton; renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 

BROWER JEROME, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; born III. 

BROWN HENRY, Sec. 10; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England; 241 >< ac. $7,245. 

BROWN ROBT. Sec. 10; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born III. 

BURNS JAS. li. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Slieffield; born in Mifflin Co. Pa. March 9, 1812; 
came to this county in 1855; Rep; U. B.; 80 acres, $4,000, per. prop. $1,000; held the 
office of Road Com.; wife was Susan Crepps; married Feb. 1S36; four children, two boys 
and one girl living. 

/^ASKEY ALPHEUS, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cong; born N.J.; 240 ac. $10,000. 

^ COLEMAN C. W. Sec. 16; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 120 ac. $6,000. 

CAKPENTER F. E. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; born in Orange Co. Vermont, Not. 
10, 1847; came to this county 1851; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres, val. $6,coo; he has held the 
office of Sciiool Trustee; wife was (.jertrude Woodruff, born in Rodman, New York, married 
Sept. 16, 1S69; two boys, Eugene and Frank; his father and mother live with him. 

COLEMAN HORACE, P.O. Truxton; renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

CONDON JOHN, Sec, 28; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 ac. $3,200. 

COOK D. F. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; renter oil Fletcher's farm; Rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

CRAFT J. W. Sec. 5; P.O. N. Bedford; blacksmith; Dem; born N. J. 

CULVERSON ROBT. Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres, $1,600. 

"T^ABLER A. L. Sec. 25; P O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn. 

^-'^ D.A.BLER DANIEL, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; Ind; born. Penn.; 100 ac. $4,000. 
DABLER JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Penn.; 676 acres, $27,040. 
DABLER J. M., P.O. Manlius; laborer; Dem; Ind; born Penn. 

DABLER WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn.; 80 acres, $4,000. 
DAVIS WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; renter of Lyford; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
Deforest lewis LUCIAN, Laborer; P.O. Truxton; Rep; Cath; born Minn. 
DELONGr JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Truxton; born in Canada March 8. 1839; 
came to this county in 1864; Rep; Lib; owns I20 acres, val. $6,000; married Miss M. Moran 
Jan. 15, 1862; five children, three b'>ys and one girl living. 
DERRICK JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
DOGGET SAMUEL, Sec. 5; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind. 

DOMQUEST C. Sec. 27; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 160 ac. $6,400. 
DOMQUEST CHAS. Sec. 20; P.O. Manlius; renter; Ren; Luth; born Germany. 
DUNGEN ELIAS, Sec. 3;; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana. 
DUNGEN J. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana; 50 acres, $4,000. 
DUTROW SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; renter; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
DWYER ELIZA, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; born Ireland; Cath; 120 acres, $4,800. 
DWYER MICHAEL, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Conn.; 80 ac. $3,200. 

T7ENN GEORGE, Sec. i; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Germany; 240 ac. $10,600. 
FINK CHAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; P.-ot; born Germany; 40 ac. $1,800. 
FINK JOMN, Sec. 29; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres, $6,400. 
FLANDERS WM. W, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; renter; Ind; Ind; born N.H. 
FLETCHER JAMES, P O. Manlius; Postmaster; Rep; Bapt; born Va ; house and lot. 
FOLLET J. P. Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Penn.; 90 acres; $4,500. 
FORD TIMOTHY, Sec. 32; P.O.Sheffield; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 120 acres, $6,000. 
FRANK E. R. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Va. 
FRANKS ISAAC, Sec. 25; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 
FRANKS MARTIN, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.; 120 ac. val. $5,000. 



360 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

FRENCH JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. .Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 
FRENCH WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 

/""ALENTIN ELI, Sec. 11; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; bom Pa; 80 ac. val. $4,000. 

^ GLEASON CHAS. Sec. 4; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mich. 

OAKMAN J. H. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; born in New Jersey, April 27. 1833; 
came to this county 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 120 acres of land, value $5,400; married 
Amanda Fletcher, Sept. 1S57; had eleven children, six girls, three boys living. 

GILPIN GEO. Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 40 ac. val. $8,000. 

GREELEY DENNIS, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 120 ac. 

GRIFFIN J. Sec. 3; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep. 

TT ANSON N. Sec. 3; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep; Ind; born Sweden. 

-•^ H.\RTM.\N MARY W. (widow of John Hartman), P.O. Manlius; Bapt; 120 acres. 

HARTNADY TIMOTHY, Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius: farmer; Dem; Cath; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 

H.\RTNADY ^VM., P.O. Manlius; clerk; Dem; Cath; born N.Y. 

HARTY MICHAEL, Sec. 32; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres, val. $3,600. 

HARTZ N. Sec. 7; P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 153 acres. 

HATCH SANFORD, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; 80 ac. val. $4,000. 

HAYES HARRISON, Sec. 9; P.O. N. Bedford: farmer: Dem; Ind; 160 acres, val. $10,000. 

HECHNER JOHN, Sec. i ; P.O. Princeton; renter; Dem; Ind; born Germany. 

HERRICK JAS. Sec. 13; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; England: t6o ac. val. $8,000. 

HEyVITT DANFORD, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 

HEWITT GEORGE, Farmer; P.O. Truxton; Rep; Ind; 95 acres; bom Ohio. 

HEWITT W. N. P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mass; 240 ac. val. $12,000. 

HILLER JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y;90ac. val, $3,500. 

HOLBROOK A. Sec. 32; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; 240 acres. 

HOLBROOK A. T. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius l born in Bureau Co. Jan. 24, 1836; 
Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, valued at $S,ooo; personal property, $2,000; married Eliza- 
beth Garrett; eight children, five girls and three boys. 

HOLTEEN JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Wyanet; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

HORST HENRY, Sec. 22; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; bom Prussia; 160 acres. 

HUNT BENJ. Sec. 21; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. B; born Ohio; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 

JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER, .Sec. 8; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Luth: born Denmark. 
JOHNSON JONATHAN, Sec. 5; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England. 
JOHNSON NILS, Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; renter: Rep: Luth; from Sweden. 
JOHNSON W. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Conn; 160 acres. 
JOUTZ CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Manlius; born in Dauphin Co. Penn. 
March I, 183S; came to this Co. 1S51; Rep; Ind; owns 160 acres, value $7,200; wife was 
Maria Hewitt, born in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio, March 18, 1S40; married March 22, 1864; four 
children, three living — Alma, Nettie, and Annie. 

"[/■ANE JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born N.Y; 80 acres, val. $2,800. 

•'^ KANE RICHARD, Sec. 32; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Vermont. 

KANE RICHARD, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 200 acres. 

KINSMAN A. B. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O; Slieffield; born in Orange County, Vermont, Jan. 
16, 1820; came to this county Nov. 1849; Rep; Ind; owns 167 acres, val. $8,350; holds the 
office of School Treasurer; wife was Louisa Hatch, born in Williamstovvn, Vermont, March 
II, 1S24, married May 25, 1843; seven children, two boys and two girls living. 

KOLP J. F. Sec. 21, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ind; 160 acres, val. $7,200. 

KOLP SIMON, Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ind; So acres. 

KREBS GEORGE, Sec. 12, i, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Bavaria; 160 acres. 

KUGHLER GEORGE, Sec. 7, P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; Ind; from Germany; 8 acres. 

KRUGER ANNIE, Sec. 36; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 

T EWIS JOSEPH, Rev, Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; minister; Rep; U. B.; from Penn. 
■'-' LOVEGREEN JOHN, Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius;. Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 



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McCLURE JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Isle of Man; 120 ac. 
McCLURE WM. Sec. 6, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Wes. Meth; from Isle of Man. 

McCULLOUGH JAMES, Sec. ig, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born S. C. 

McKUNE C. Sec. lo, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; 340 acres, val. $13,600. 

McKUNE CHAS. Sec. 10, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Penn; 320 acres. 

McKUNE R. B. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

McKUNE S. O. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn; 124 acres, val. $6,200. 

MARTIN GEORGE, Sec. g, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

MARTIN JAMES, Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; N. Y.; 300 acres; $12,000. 

MARTIN MADISON, Sec. 2, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. Y; 80 acres. 

MAY GEORGE, Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Prussia; So acres, val. $4,000. 

MEAD JOSEPH, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind. 

MERCER C. W. Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 

MERCER "WM. Farmer, Sec. iS, P.O. Sheffield; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Jan. 2g, l8ig; 
came to this county in 1842; Rep; Meth; owns 370 acres, val. $14,800; per. prop. $5,000; 
holds the office of Supervisor; first wife was Mary A. Fletcher; married Sept. 1838; second 
wife was Epenetus Ready, married Jan. 6, 1848; both born in Fauquier Co. Virginia; five 
children by first wife, eleven by second; eleven living; four of age. The Great Apocalypse, 
containing fifty-two fine oil paintings; " The Visions of St. John," covering 8,000 feet of 
canvas, and costing $7,000. 

MILLER D. A. Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 240 acres; $14,400. 

MOSES W. W., P.O. Manlius, teacher; Rep; Cong; born Maine. 

MURPHY CATHARINE Mrs. Sec. 27; widow of John Murphy, P.O. Manlius; Cath; Ireland. 

MURPHY JAMES, Sec. 27, P.O. Ma-nlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ohio. 

"XJELSON A. W. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
-'-^ NELSON PETER, Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
NELSON WM., P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Canada; 160 acres, val. $6,000. 
NICHOLAS G. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; rents McKune's farm; Rep- Free Meth; from N. J. 
NICHOLAS J. A. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; carpenter; Rep; Ind; from Penn. 

OLOFSON ANDREW, Sec. 25, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 140 acres. 
OLSON JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
OTTOSON PETER, Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Ind; born Denmark; 80 acres, $2,000. 
OVERMYER JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Manlius; rents Mrs. Andrews' farnl; Ind; Ind; born Ohio. 

PETERSON GEORGE, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark; 160 acres. 

-^ PETERSON PETERSON, Sec. 20, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark. 

PITMAN S. Sec. 9, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ind; 160 acres. 

PLUMLEY FRANK. P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 

PROBST OLIVER. Sec. 2, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Germany. 

PROFKE JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Mecklenburg; 160 acres 

"P EADY JAMES, Sec. 34, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; bornVa. 

■^ READY JAMES, P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 

REINHART Mrs. Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield, 80 acres, $3,200. 

RICHTMYER GIDEON, Sec. 31, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; 237 acres. 

ROBINSON M. Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Va; 120 acres, $6,000. 

ROCHESTER JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Ind; born 111. 

RUDIGER HENRY, Sec. i, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Prussia; 367 ac. $10,350. 

RYAN M. Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 160 acres, $8,000. 

C ACKETT RICHARD, Sec. 36, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; Ind; born N. J. 

■^ SAMUELSON AUGUST, Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

SAYERS HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ind; 80 acres, $3,600. 

SCHMIDT CHRISTIAJS", Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; born in Prussia, Jan. 5, 1832; 
came to this county May i, 1858; Ind; Luth; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; was in the Prus- 
sian army; wife was Louisa Profile, born in Mecklenburg, Aug. i, 1840; married May 28, 
l85o; ten children, six girls and four boys. 

SCHUNEMAN JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 100 ac. 



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SCOTT J. E. Sec. 25, P.O. Manliu.s farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000. 

SEIHEL GEORGE E., P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111. 

SEIBEL GOST. .Sec. 12, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Kep; IncI; born Germany; 160 acres, $7,200. 

SHELDON WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep, Ind; from England; 120 ac. $4,800. 

SHEUER P. Sec. 7, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 80 ac. $2,000. 

SINNOTT BRIDGET, widow of John Sinnott, Sec. 34; Calh; burn Ireland; 200 ac. $8,000. 

SMITH ALEX., P.O. Manlius; blacksmith; Dem; Ind; born New Brunswick. 

SMITH E. Sec. 13, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, $4,000. 

SMITH LISLE, Sec. 22, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Bureau Co. 111. 

SMITH OSMYN, Farmer, Sec. 22. P.O. Manlius; born in Bradford Co. Penn. Nov. 10. 

1S26; came to this county in Nov. 1836; Ind; Lib; owns 220 acres, value $11,000; wife was 

Laura Robinson, born in Williamstown, Vt. 1827; married April I, 1849; eight children, 

three girls, five boys. 
SMITH ROBT. Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
SMITH S. Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Ind; bom New Brunswick. 
SPRATT JNO. W. Sec. 30, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; 80 acres. 
STAUFFER DAVID, Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ind; 160 ac. $6,400. 
STAUFFER IL C. Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; F. Meth; born Ind. 
STAUFFER S., P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 

STICKELL D. C. Sec. 20, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Ohio; 120 ac. $5,400. 
STILES HENRY, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 200 acres, $10,000. 
STOODLEY G. F. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Sheffield; born in England, July 18, 

1S47; came to this county June 30, 1870; Mutual; prol. 
STOWELL JOSEPH, Sec. 5; N. Bedford; farmer and mail carrier; Rep; Ind; from Vt. 
STRINE NATHAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Penn; 80 acres. 
STUMBACK JACOB, Sec. 36, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ger; 80 ac. $4,000. 

'T'HOMAS D. Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 40 acres. 
■*■ THOMAS HENRY, Sec. 9, P.O. New Bedford; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 80 ac. $4,000, 
THURSTON DAVID, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. M; born Ohio; 120 ac. $5,400. 
THURSTON J. E. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; born Ohio; 80 acres. 
THURSTON J. F. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; from Ohio; 80 ac. $5,000. 

"\ VANDERBURGH WM. Sec. 27, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; bom N. Y; 80 ac. $4,000. 

* VANORMER D. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn. 
VANORi^lER W. S. Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Juniata Co. Penn; 240 ac. 
VOIGHT PETER, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Dunkard; born Penn. 

AITALKER ARTHUR, Sec. 8, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Illinois. 

* * WALKER ELIZABETH, Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; Lib; born Indi.ina. 
WALKER ELIZA Mrs. P.O. N. Bedford; Pres; from Ohio. 

WALKER F. M. Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; born Illinois. 

W.\LKER JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Ind; share in estate 160 ac. 

WATKINS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 27, 1>.0. Manlius; bom in Jefferson Co. Ohio, Oot. 24, 
1S24; came to this county in 1836; Ind; Ind; owns 160 acres val. $6,000; holds the office of 
School Director; wife was Sarah J. Mercer, married Oct. 21, 1S4S; four children — two boys, 
two c;irls; one son of age. 

WEIKICK DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. .Sheffield; born in Lebanon Co. Penn. Aug. 
I, 1832; came to this county in Sept. 1859; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, valued $6,400; per. prop. 
$1,500; he d the office of Town Clerk, and is Road Commissioner now. Wife was Sarah 
Doiiges, marrieil March 25, 1S56; five children — three girls, two boys. 

WESSEL JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ger; 60 acres, $2,400. 

WHirr: J. p. Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 320 acres, $12,800. 

WHITE SYLVANUS, P.O. Truxton; laborer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. 

WOLF JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany; loO acres, $4,000. 

V ELARS H. M. Sec. 5, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. Jersey; 80 ac. $4,000. 




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A LBUS HENRY, Sec. 15, tenant farmer; Cath; born Germany; married. 
■^^ ALDRICH CHAS. E., P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; single man. 
ALDRICH S. M. Sec. 7, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y.; rents 320. 
ANDERSON O. P. Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Swed. Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
ASHENFELTER DAVrD F. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Penn. 
ASHENFELTER GEO. Sac. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Penn; So ac. val. $4,000. 

"DALLA S. S. Sec. 3, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Penn; rents 160 acres. 

^ BALLARD A. W. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; weaver; Rep; Univ; from N.Y. 

BLACK ALONZO T., P.O. Princeton; farm laborer; Dem; born Penn. 

BLACK WiVI. Sec. 24, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born Penn; married. 

BLANCHARD LEVL Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. H.; 215 acres. 

BOROFF H. A. Sec. 19, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; with Spratt Bros; Dem; Meth; from 111. 

BOWEN THOS. Sec. 21, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Meth; 320 acres, value f 16,000. 

BOYCE MARGARET L. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; from Ireland; 80 ac; Wm. J. works farm. 

BROWN CHAS. lives with A. J. Wiggom, P.O. Limerick; Meth. 

BROOKS HARVEY, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from N. Y.; 80 ac. 

BROOD JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Swed. Luth; from Sweden; rents 120 ac. 

BRUTON ROBT. Sec. I, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Meth; 130 acres, value $7,800. 

BRYAN AMOS, Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with Jas. Bryan; Dem; from Ohio. 

BRYAN JAS. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ohio; i}4 acres. 

BRYAN JOS. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

BRYAN MILTON J. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; resides with Jos. Bryan: Dem; fromlU. 

BULFER J. .See. 5, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 162 acres, val. $8,100. 

BUNN D.AVID, Sec. 15, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn. 

BUNN DENTON, Sec. 15, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn; 80 acres. 

BUNN EPHRAIM, Sec. 10, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn; 160 acres. 

BUNN SOLOMON, Sec. 9, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn. 

BUNN WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of J. T. Westbrook; Dem; from Penn. 

BUTLER JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from England. 

/"'ARLTON JOHN N., P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 

^ CARNEY JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; United Brethren; from Canada. 

CARNEY ROBT. Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 100 acres; Weslyan Meth; from Canada. 

CARR CLARENCE D. Sec. 8, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Ind; Prot; from Mich; 40 acres. 

CATHERMAN WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 38 acres; Rep; Meth. 

CODDIJfGTOlSr JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; born Alleghany Co. Mary- 
land, 1846; came to county, 1853; Rep; Meth; 80 acres, value $4,000; was Tax Collector 
one year; married Miss Sarah R. Hinsdale, of Illinois, 1866; two children. 

CODDINGTON" JONATHANS', Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; born Allegany Co. 
Maryland, 1799; came to county, 1853; Kep; Meth; 160 acres, value $8,000; married Miss 
Rebecca Frantz, of N. Y., 1837; five children. 

CONKLING J. M. Sec. i, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 

COPENHAFER JOHN, Sec. 9, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 320 acres; Luth; from Penn. 

COSNER ADAM, P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Ohio; rents one acre of Mrs. Wright. 

CORSS C. C. Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Wyanet; born in Franklin County, Mass. 1807; came 
to county, 1833; Rep; Cong; 275 acres, value $14,000; was Justice of Peace eight years, 
Supervisor four years; married Miss Mehitabel Hill in 1837; three children. 



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CORSS HENRY, Farmer, Sees. 34, 35, P.O. Princeton; bom Bureau County, Ills. 1838; 
Rep; Neutral; 195 acres, value $10,000; private 151st I. V. 1., Co. F, one year, honorably 
discharged; married Miss Ellen Hodkins, of Franklin County, Penn. 1866; one child. 

CROSS WM. L. Sec. 2g, P.O. Wyanet; bricklayer; Dem; Prot; from Penn. 

■pvAHLSTROM JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Swedish Luth; Sweden; 80 acres. 
^ DANIELS FRANK, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
D.\NIELS OSCAR. Sec 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from 111. \ 

D.VNIELS WARREN, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ills. \ 
DANIELS WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 160 acres. 
DAVIS D.WID, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from 111; 80 acres. 
DOLL PETER, P.O. Walnut; resides with Jas. Trimble; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
DRAPER JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives Wm. Morgan; Rep; Prot; from Md. 
DUTRO JAMES, Sec. 2S. P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wcsleyan Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. 

"PBERLY D.XNIEL, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; from Penn. 

^ ELLIOTT R. R. Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from III; 86 ac. 

EICKMEIER HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 140 acres. 

ENISELLEE ELIZABETH, .Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 

ENGLE JOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Mennonite; from France. 

EN'CJUEST C. Sec. ig; farmer; from Sweden; 160 acres. 

ERISMANN C. A. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 240 acres; from Germany. 

ERISMANN WM. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany; rents 240 acres with Bro. 

ETNIER SAMUEL, Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 160 acres. 

EVANS CHAS. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Penn. 160 acres, val. $g,6oo. 

EVANS JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Md; 160 acres. 

"PAY D. F. Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from Ills; 160 acres. 
^ FAY EDWARD, Sec. 23, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills. 
FAY G W. Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills; 160 acres. 
FAY S.-VM'L, Sec. 23, P.O. Princeton; farmer; American Parly; Meth; from Mass; 240 acres. 
FERGERSON REBECCA, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; from Ohio; 38 acres, val. $2,000. 
FERGERSON W.M. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 50 acres. 
FIKE WM. H. Sec. 27, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Virginia; So acres; $4,000. 
FQBIS GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Waliuu; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 80 acres, val. $3,000. 
FULKERSON E. D., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with S. M. Aldrich; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
FULTZ J., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer with C. C. Corss; Rep; born Ohio. 



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ARMAN W. C, P.O. Walnut; resides with L. K.Kurtz; Dem; United Brethren; Penn. 
GRIFFIN JOSHUA Sees. 29, 30, 31, 32, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Md 



T_T ACKETT W. D.. P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with Mr. Chas Evans; Dem; from Penn. 
■'^ HARRINGTON U. A. Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Delaware. 
HEATON HENRY C. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in county. 
HEATON ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 14 and 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio, 1S16; came to 

County 1S36; Dem; Neutral; 255 acres, val. $16,000; served as Justice of Peace seven years; 

Supervisor two years. Town Clerk three years. Assessor one year; married Miss Amanda B. 

Kennedy, of Ohio; seven children. 
HEATON JOHN S. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in county. 
HE.VruN REES. .Sec. 14. P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; born Va.; came to Co. 1836. 
HECHTXEIi JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 36, 2;, P.O. Princeton; born in Prussia. 1836; came 

to county, 1S54; Dem; Neutral; owns 400 acres, value $24,000; married Miss Elizabeth 

Mehlin, of .Switzerland, 1861; seven children. 
HILL J. K. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 82 acres, val. $4,000. 



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HTLIi J. NEWELIi, Farmer, Sec. l6, P.O. Wyanet; born Broome County, N. Y. 1S32; 
came tb county, 1838; Rep; Neutral; 82j^ acres, value $4,000; was private in Co. D, 7th 
Kansas Cav. three years; honorably discharged; married Miss Eliza A, Leonard, of New 
Hampshire, 1869. 

HILL RUFUS L. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; W. Meth; Bureau Co. 

HINSDALE GEO. C. Sec. 33, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; born Mass; 250 acres, val. $13,000. 

HODKINS C. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from Penn; 80 acres. 

HODKINS MARTIN, Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from Penn. 

HODKINS WM. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born Pa. 

HOFFMAN ANDREW, Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; So ac. 

HOOVER JACOB, Sec. 9, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 

HOOVER MICHAEL, Sec. 13, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Pa. 

HOOVER WM. Sec. g, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn; 240 acres. 

HOUCK G. W. Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton: farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; 80 acre?. 

HOWARD H. P., P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with R. R. Isdell; Dem; Epis; from N.Y. 

HOWE WM., P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with Thos. Bowen; Meth. Epis; from Ills. 

HUFFSTADT SAM'L, Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born in county. 

HUGHES SAM'L, Sec. 9, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Indiana. 

HUNTER WM. Sec. i, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; 74 >^ acres, val. $4,440. 



SDELL ROBT. .R. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Ohio; 160 ac. $8,000. 



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JOHNSON CHAS. lives with Mrs. Einsellee, Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; fiom III. 
JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden; So acres. 
JACKSON ROBT. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 22, 27 and 33, P.O. Wyanet; born 
in Ayrshire, Scotland, April 13, 1823; came to III. in 1859, and to thi.'i county in i860; Kep; 
Pres; owns 115 acres, val: $6,900; married Emily Thomas in 1S67, born June 10, 1837; have 
five children, James, William, Henry, Charles, Richard. 
JOrJES GEO. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents So acres; Rep; from Ohio. 
JONTZ HENRY, Sec. 30. P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres. 
JONTZ J. R. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Penn; 120 acres. 

T/^AAR JOS. Sec. II, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.J; 160 acres. 
-•■*- KETELL J. J. lives with H. Martin, P.O. Princeton; school teacher; Rep. 
KNAUTS ALBERT, Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Canada; 80 acres. 
KURTZ S. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 160 acres; Rep; Prot; from Penn. 

T ARWOOD WM. L. Sees. 7 and 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ohio; $3,300. 

■*— ' LOCHMAN C. M. Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 80 ac; Dem; from Penn. 

LINABERY JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2, P.O. Princeton; born in Hun- 
terdon Co. N. J. May 16. 1834; came to this county in 1856; Dem; rents 160 acres of land, 
val. at $6,400; first wife, Hannah Penn, born in Greene Co. Penn. 1833, died Sept. 16, 1864, 
had two children, Margaret and Mary Jane; second wife, Leah Montgomery, born in Bel- 
mont Co. Ohio, July 26, 1S38; have five children, John F., Josephine, Robert, Chauncy, and 
George. 

LOCHMAN F. A. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 80 acres of I. Kurtz; Dem; Bapt; from Pa. 

LUTZ NICHOLAS, P.O. Walnut; farmer, works for Schertz; Ger. Luth. 

LYSINGER ISAAC, Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wes. Meth; from Pa; 240 ac. val. $10,800. 

TV /TcDONALD WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 

■'■'-'- McNEALEAGE ALLEN, Sec. 30, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Prot; from Scotland; 76 acres. 

McTAGGART WM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Manlius; born in Scotland, 

Aug. 20, 1835; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Pres; owns 164'^ acres, valued at $to,- 

692.50; wife was Sarah Jane Spaulding, born Mass. Dec. 20, 1833, married Oct. 14, 1859; 

have seven children, George W., Walter S., James A., Willie C, Harry F., Lauretta May, 

Grace Darleen. 
MARTIN SAML. S., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep. 



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368 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

MARTIN HENRY. Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ky; 80 acres. 
MEISENIIEIMER J. Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut; farmer; from Germany; 60 acres. 
MEISEXHEIiMER JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ger. Luth; 164 acres. 
MILLER .'MJGUST, lives with Jno. F. Miller, Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Ger. 
MILLER JOHN F. Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Luth; from Germany. 
MILLER MATT. Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Cath; from Germany. 
MILLER W. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 168 acres. 
MINTY WALTER P., P.O. Wyanet; minister West Bureau; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Eng. 
MORG.AN D.WID, lives with father, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Wes. Meth; from Eng. 
MORGAN ISAAC, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Prot; from Eng; 165 acres. 
MORGAN WM. Sec. 2S, I'.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Eng; 294 ac. §14.700. 
MORG.\N WM. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Eng; 240 ac. val. $7,200. 
MOWRY GEO. A. Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Quaker; from R.I; 190 acres. 
MOWRY JESSE, Sec. 32, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Quaker; iSo acres, val. $9,000. 
MOWRY THOS., P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born N.Y; 200 acres, val. $10,000. 
MURPHY ABNER, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. 

IVTEWTON WESLEY, Sec. 22, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 90 ac; Rep; Meth; from Bureau Co. 
•^^ NEWTON F. E. Sec. 22, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y; 160 acres. 
NEWTOX SYLVESTER S. Farmer, P.O. Wyanet; born Courtland Co. N.Y. 1626; 
came to B. Co. 1846; Rep; Melh; 490 acres, val. $25,000; was Capt. isist I. V. I. one year, 
honorably discharged; married Miss Eliza Stratton, of 111. 1850; eight children. 
NIEDERLOHMANN CASPER, Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; 155 ac. $3,ooo. 
NOFFSINGER I. Sec. 2, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Germany; 80 acres. 

'NEAL J. B. lives with Mr. Smith. Sec. 30, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Md. 
O'NIEL ADAM, resides with S. B. Kurtz, P.O. Wah ut; from Penn. 

pOWERS PATRICK, Sec. 7, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 83 acres. 

PIERCE W. W. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N.H; 240 ac. $12,000. 
PENN WM. Sec. 11, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 160 acres; Dem; from Penn. 
POPPING G. W. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Princeton; rents of Burr; born Orange Co. N.Y. 

1836; came to B. Co. 1S61; rents 144^2 acres of R. S. Burr; Rep; Neutral; married Miss 

Hannah L. Bryan, of Bureau Co. 111. l8fe2; three children. 
PRESTON RUSSELL, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of G. B.Jones; Rep; from Mich. 
PULS C. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
PULS FRED, lives with Jno. Tiderman, Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut: farmer; Luth; from Germany. 

"D ILEY G. P. P.O. Wyanet; pastor Wes. Meth. church; Rep; born Ohio. 
-'^ RILEY JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O.Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Va,; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
ROGGY JOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; from France; 320 ac. 
ROGGY N. Sec. lO; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
ROGGY NICHOLAS P. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; lives with Jos. Roggy; Dem; 111. 

QAPP REUBEN, Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born Delaware; 80 ac. val. $4,000. 
SAPP SAMUEL, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; from Bureau Co.; 40 acres. 

SAUL T. R. Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 

SCHERTZ ANDREW, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; 240 acres. 

SCHMIDT AUGUST, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Gennany. 

SCHMIDT CII.\S. J. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 160 ac. val. $9,600. 

SCHMIDT JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; lives with father; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

SCHMID T GUST AVE, Sec. 32: P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives withfather; Dem; Cath; Germany. 

SCHW.^RZENTRAUB JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; MennoniteChurch; Gennany. 

SEARS SACKET, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; born Tompkins Co. N.Y. 1827; came 
to Co. 1863; Rep; Quaker; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; was in 1st Minnesota V.I. as^ 
private; promoted to captain; honorably discharged; Secretary of Bureau and Manlius 
Farmers' Fire Insurance Company; married Miss Kate Langworthy, of 111. in 1853; five chiU 
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BUREAU COUNTY : BUREAU TOWNSHIP. 369 

SHELDON DAVID, Sec. 31; P.O. Manlius; farmer, lives with Mr. Griffin; Rep; Meth. 

SHUGART JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; P.O. Princeton; born in Bedford 
Co. Penn. Feb. 4, 1829; Rep; Member of the Meth. Church at depot; owns 80 acres land, 
came to 111. April 22, 1847; settled at Peoria, lived there four years; from there came to 
Bureau Co. and have lived ihere since; married Sep. 13, i860 to Elizabeth A. Coddington, 
from Sclby's Port, Alleghany Co. Md.; seven children ; Charles, Alice, William, Blanche, 
Frankie, George and Bertie. 

SMITH CHARLES, Sec. 30; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Prot;from Penn; 80 acres. 

SMITH LAWRENCE C. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Princeton. 

SMITH NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; born Harrison Co. Ky. 1811; 
came to Bureau Co. 1830; Rep; Meth. Epis; 160 acres, value $9,000; married Miss Julia 
Ann Frankenberger, of Ohio, 1852; twelve children. 

SMITH W. G. Sec 30; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; 110 acres. 

SPRATT JAS. M. Sec. ig; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from 111; owns 80 ac. 

SPRATT SAML. R. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from 111.; owns 200 ac. 

SPRINGER J. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born France; 160 ac. val. $8,000. 

STAMPS WALTER, P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with T. R. Saul; Dem; from Texas. 

STILES ALVA, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born Ohio; 286 acres, val. $14,000. 

STONER W. H. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; Penn; 160 acres. 

STRATTON A. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; 254 acres. 

STRATTON J. L., P.O. Princeton; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born in Co. 

STRAWN B. F. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer, works father's farm; born in Co. 

STRAWN THOS. Q. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Meth; from Pa; 80 acres. 

'X'AYLOR THOS. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; from England; 240 acres. 
-'■ TAYLOR THOS. Jr., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with Thos. Taylor, Sr; Rep; Prot. 
TAYLOR OLIVER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Wyanet; born in England, 

Aug. 27, 1849; came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,250; 

married Rosie Lumry, born in Bureau Co. June 9, 1854; married March 17, 1S72; one child 

living, Theron Herbert; one child dead, Lemuel Orville. 
THOMAS EZEKIEL, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Wyanet; born Harrison Co. Virginia, i8o2; 

came to Co. 1830; Rep; Bapt; was Justice of Peace four years. Constable twelve years, owns 

265 acres, value $14,000; married Miss E. Jarboe, of Ohio, in 1824; ten children living. 
THOMAS HARRY, P.O. Wyanet; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born 111; married. 
THOMAS JAS. P. Sec. 39; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born in Co. 
THOMAS THOMAS H. Retired Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; born Bureau Co. 111. 

1835; Rep; Neutral; 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Elizabeth Kemble, of 111. 1864; 

seven children. 
THOMPSON ISAAC B. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. 1825; came to 

Bureau Co. 1854; Rep; Meth; 160 acres, val. $8,000; married Miss Nancy Welty, of Penni 

1S50; three children. 
TIDERMAN JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
TRIMBLE JAS. U. Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; 200 acres. 



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AUGHAN THOS. Sec. 33; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Mass; 280 acres, val. $14,000. 
VINSON WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farm laborer; Rep; born Wis. 



AITATSON LOGAN, Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; Indiana; 82^ acres. 
^^ WELLER J. W. Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Indiana; 80 ac. 
WELLER PHILIP, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer: Dem; Prot;from Ind; 40 acres. 
WELTY SAMUEL H. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton, farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa.; 160 acrts. 
WERNER BAUDER, Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 80 acres; Cath; from Germany. 
WESTBROOK J. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 320 acres. 
WETHEMER F. W. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 40 ac. 
WHITE DANIEL, Sec. l; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Pa.; 80 acres, val. $4,800. 
WHITE JNO., P.O. Princeton; resides with Wm. Penn; Dem; from Pa. 
WILSON S. R. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Bureau Co.; rents 80 acres. 
WINGERT JOHN, P.O. Walnut; resides with J. Meisenheimer; Dem; from N.Y. 



370 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

WORK ALEX. Sec. iS; P.O. Wyanel; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ireland; i6o acres. 
WORMWOOD J^OBT, P.O. Limerick; lives with Uoht. Bruton. 
WRUIIIT F. F., P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer, Rep; Cong, born Conn. 
WRIGHT J. J. Seci. 27 and 2S, P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Prot; from Conn; 176 acres. 

ON KINS GEO. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; resides with Jacob Yonkins; Dem. 
YONKINS JACOB, Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem. 

VEIGLER ISA.A.C, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn; 80 acres. 

ZEIGLER J. K. Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa. 
ZEIGLER MICHAEL, Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; from Pa; rents 51 acres. 
ZI.\1ME!\M.\N' A. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 



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SELBY TOWNSHIP. 

A irSTIN LVUl.A. A. Mrs. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; W. Meth; from N. Y. 

■^^ AUSTIN M.A.RCUS S. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; Rep; from N.Y.; $3,000. 

ADAIR AXJSTIX, Coal Dealer, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in Niagara Co. N.Y. June 
29, 1S40; came to this county in 1S67; Rep; personal property $5,000; has half interest in 
the coal shaft of .\dair & Austin; done business here since the Fall of 1868. 

.A.VERV ISA.\C, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; blacksmith and wagon-maker; Dem; from N.Y. 

T)ANSCHB.\CH ANDREW. Sec. 22, P.O, De Pue; f.armer; Ind; Evang; from Germany. 
^ B.\RKER JOHN, P.O. Princeton; laborer and farmer; Ind; from England. 
BANSCHBACH 3IAKTIX, Hotel, and Lumber Dealer, De Pue; born in Germany, 

June 6, 1S32; Dem; Pres; own'; 250 acres and town iois in De Pue and Chicago, val. $18,000; 

came to this country in 1S52. and to the county in 1S54; has been Colleclor, School Director 

anil Trustee; married .Mary A. Redlingshafer.'jan. 31, 1854; she was born in Germany, Aug. 

31, 1S37; have liad seven children, six living. 
BERXHARD JACOB, .Merchant, P. O. De Pue; born Germany Oct. 13, 1S32; came to 

this county in 1853; Ind; Evang; owns 240 acres, value $13,000; founder of the ice business 

Lake De Pue; was in the army, private; been School Trustee; married Rosina Frey, April 

28, 1858; she was born in Germany; seven children. 
BERNIIARD PHILLIP, De Pue; saloon; Rep; Prot; born Germany. 
BIERM.VN HENRY, Sec. 17. P.O. Princeton; miner; Rep; born 111. 
BIERiVIAN HENRY Jr. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in 

Princeton, Bureau Co. Feb. 4, 1S54; Dem; owns 120 acres of land; son of H. Bierman Sr. 

who died Oct. 10, 1876; Mr. Bierman Sr. was born in Germany, married in 1833, came to 

this country in 1853; had .seven children, three boys and four girls; boys, Henry, Wm. and 

John; girls, Mary, Hannah, Sarah and Minnie. 
BOGGS ROBERT, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer, renter; Rep; from Penn; 114 ac. val. $7,000. 
BOLZ ANDREW, Sef. 8; renter; Rep; from Germany. 

BOLZ GEO. Sec. 8, P.O. Maiden; farmer and stock raiser; Rep; from Germany. 
BOLZ HENRY, Sec. 8; farmer, renter; Rep; from Germany. 
BOWERS HIRAM, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Epis; from Coni>. 
BR.VCHTEL J.VCOB, Sec. 12; renter; Lulh; born Germany. 
BR.\M JOHN. Sec. 20; coal miner; from England. 
BREXXEMAX GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Maiden; bom in Ohio, Feb. 22, 1850, 

came to ihis county in 1S56; Dem; Meih; owns I20 acres, val. $7,000: married Agnes E. 

Goodrich, Feb. 7, 1S74; she was born in New York, Feb. 13, 1855; have one child. 
BREWER HENRY, Sec. 20; farmer; Dem; Caih; from Germany. 
BROAUWELL C. S. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Maiden; born in Logansport, Ind. Feb. 26, 

1S41; came to this county in 1871; Re ; Meth; 160 acres, value $S,0O >; married Sarah 

Kooglcr. Dec. 13, 1865; she was born in Ohio, March 29. 1844; served in 63d Ohio Infantry 

four years. 
BUCKINGHAM CHAS., P.O. De Pue; railroad; Rep; U. Breth; born Ind. 
BURTON .\., P.O. HoUowayville; minister; Ind; Luth; born Germany. 



BUREAU COUNTY: SELBY TOWNSHIP. 371 

CALLINAN M. K. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ireland; 100 acres. 
CAMPBELL A., P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa. 
CARLSON A. Sec. 20; farmer; from Sweden. 

CASPAR ANDREW, Hollowayville; laborer; Cath; born Germany. 
CLARK BENJ. P. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. De Pue; born in Bureau Co. 111. July 30, 1848: 

Rep; Meth. Epis; 100 acres, val. $4,000; married Cordelia C. Searl, Jan. 4, 1871; she was 

born in this county Jan. 18, 1852; have two children living. 
CLARK JOHN M. Sec. 22, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; born in Selby Tp. Ill; 40 ac. $2,000. 
COLE BENJ. Sec. 26, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Ind; Meth; from Ky. 
COLE GEO. W. Sec. 26, P.O. De Pue; farmer and stock raiser; Rep; Meth; from Ark. 
CROISANT JAS. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner; Rep; from Germany. 
CROISANT JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner, lives on Bierman's farm. 
CROISANT WILLIAM, Hollowayville; farmer; born Germany. 
CURREN PATRICK, De Pue; laborer; Cath; born Ireland. 

T^AILEY JOHN C. lives with John Walton; coal man; Dem; from N.Y. 

^ DECKER MARTIN, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal miner. 

DOHL JACOB, Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 

DOLL HENRY, Sec. 12; farmer; Dem; Christian; Germany; 40 acres. 

DOUGLAS JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 

DOWNER J. H., P.O. De Pue; laborer; Rep; Christian; born N.Y. 

DUNTEMAN ADOLPH, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. De Pue; born in Hanover, Germany, 
Oct. 19. 1835; came to this country in 1854, and to this county in 1855; Ind; Ptot; owns 20 
acres, value $2,000; married Caroline Frey, April I, 1858; she was born in Baden, Germany, 
June 27, 1831; was School Director and Corporation Trustee. 

DUNTE-RMAN CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. De Pue; farmer, renter; from Prussia. 

DUNTEMAN EARNEST, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

DUNTEMAN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Hanover, Ger- 
many, March 2g, 1829; came to this country in 1846, and county in 1849; Rep; Luth; owns . 
3S5 acres, value $23,000; put a substitute in the army in 1864; married Almeda Long, June 
29, 1850; have three children living; been Justice of the Peace, School Director and Corpora- 
tion Trustee. 

DUNTERMAN JOHN H. Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; bom in Selby Tp- 

"PGGERS JAMES, P.O. De Pue; farmer; renter; born Germany. 

■^ EHRIG LEWIS, Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem, Luth; from Germany. 

EIKER STEPHEN, De Pue; blacksmith; Rep; born N.Y. 

ELLIOTT F. L. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; miner, rents of Mrs. Coner; from England. 

ERICK LEWIS, P.O. Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

"PELBERG GUS. works for railroad; from Germany. 

-^ FLETCHER HENRY, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; Dem; from England. 

FLETCHER JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; Rep; born England. 

FLOYD WM. Sec. 20; coal miner, renter; from England. 

FOSTER JOEL. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; 40 acres, value $3,200. 

FOX JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; born in Brown Co. Ohio, July 27, 1834) 
came to this county in 1854; Dem; Meth; owns 40 acres, value $1,600; married Elizabeth 
Miller. Dec. 31, 1855, she was born in Brown Co. Ohio, May 8, 1838; served in the g3d I.V.I, 
in 1864; have seven children, all living. 

FREDRICKS GEO. Sec. 17, on Walton's farm, P.O. Princeton; miner. 

FREY JACOB, Sec. 27, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Pres; from Germany; 4 acres, $2,000. 

FREY JOHN, P.O. De Pue; shoemaker; Rep; Pres; from Germany; 50 acres, $2,000. 

FREY MARTIN, Sec. 27, P.O. DePue; Rep; Reformed Church; from Germany; 146 ac. $7,000. 

f~^ ENZLINGER JOHN, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Germany. 
^ GLEICH HENRY, P.O. Hollowayville; saloon; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 
GOERINGER JACOB, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 



•5(2 VOTEKS AND TAXPAYEItS OF 

GOLDEN SAMUl-X, Sec. 17, I'.O. Princeton; miner. 

GOURIXGER ELIZABETH, Ilollowayville; from Germany. 

GKKENER J. G. Sec. 29; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 100 acres, $5,000. 

GRIN'EK Mrs. Sec. 22, P.O. Ilollowayville; farmer; Melh; born Ohio. 

GREENER MORGAN, Ilollowayville; liarne.-;s-mal<er; Rep; Meth; from 111. 

GRITERMAN GEO., P. O. HoHowayuille; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

GRITERMAN GEORGE, farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

GUDGER WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works for Jas. Meyer; Rep. 

TT AHN GEO. Hollowayville; saloon keeper; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 

■■^ IIALLIDAY JOHN J. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 80 acres. 

HALTE GEO. Hollowayville; farmer: Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

HARDLE LOUISA. P.O. Hollowayville; Luth; born Germany. 

HARRIS GEO. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 

H.VRRIS J. M. Sec. 24; farmer; Dem; Meth; from New Jersey; 168 acres, $10,000. 

H.\RTIG GEO. Hollowayville; laborer; Dem; Calh; from Germany. 

H.\SSLER C. H. Sec. 23; from Germany. 

HASSLER CHARLES, Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 160 ac. 

HASSLER FRED. Sec. 14, Hollowayville; farmer; Luth; born 111. 

HASSLER FERD .Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Bureau Co. 111. 

H/\SSLER H. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ssvitzerland. 

HASSLER JACOB, Farmer and horse doctor; Luth; from Germany. 

HASSLER PHILLIP, Sec. 35, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Luth; born Bureau Co. Ill; town lots, $3,000. 

HEITZ DAVID, Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer, renter; from 111. 

HEITZ G. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollosvayville; farmer; born Germany. 

HEINTZ FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 13. P.O. Hollowayville; born in Germany, May 
4, 1814, came to thi^ county in 1839; Rep; Luth, owns 210 acres, value $12,000; Road Com- 
missioner and School Director; married .Marinda Piper, Feb. 8, 1S44, she was born in Ohio. 
Jan. 30, 1S25; four children, all living. 

IIEINT7, PHILLIP L. Sec. 11, farmer; Dem; Ger. Reformed; from Germany; 200 ae. $10,000. 

HELMER J. M. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; miner; Dem; from Ohio. 

IIELMER WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; renter; Ind; from Ohio. 

HILDEBRAND SELBY, Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; renter. 

HILL JOHN", Merchant, Sec. 17. P.O. Princeton; born in England, June 12, 1818, came to 
this country in 1856, and county in 1869; owns lots valued at §2,000; married Maria Zinke, 
Feb. 24, 1S72; she was born in Germany June 27, 1S13. 

HILL H. C. Sec, 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer and carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

IIILLIARD CHAS. De Pue; boatman; Rep; born Canada. 

HITCHCOCK GEO. Sec. 16, P.O, Princeton; miner; Rep; from England; one acre. 

HOLLAND DAN. works for R. R.; born Ireland. 

IIOPPLER J. Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; iarmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

HORN W. H. Sec. 1; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ky. raised in 111; i6o ac. 

HOSKINS BARBARA Mrs. P.O. De Pue; Meth. 

IIOSKINS W. F. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

HOSIER GEORGE, Sec. 2, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana. 

HOSIER J.AMES, Sec. 33, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana. 

HOSIER MARGARET Mrs. Sec. 34. P.O. De Pue; farmer; Meth; from Petin. 

HOSIER WM. De Pue; laborer; Rep. 

HOSIER W. F. Sec. 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth;born in Selby Tp. 111. 

HOVENDEN ROBT. De Pue; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. 

JACKSON HENRY, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal op; from England. 
J.VCOBS R. D. Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Ind; Pres; born Penn; I50ac. val. $9,000. 
JOHN WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Maiden; farmer, renter; Rep; born Ohio. 

JOHNSON HENRY M. Sec. 4, P.O. M.-ilden; farmer; Rep; born Va; 40 acres, $2,500. 
JOHNSON N. Sec. 30; from Sweden. 



BUREAU COUNTY: SELBY TOWNSHIP. 373 

TXATTELL A. A. De Pue; station hand; from DeKalb Co. 111. 

-'^ KATTELL CYRUS, De Pue; station hand; from DeKalb Co. III. 

KETCH M. S. Sec. 30, P.O. PrincRton; Dem; Meth; born New York; 200 acres. $10,000. 

KESIPRER JOSEPH, Sec. 3, P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Luth; born 111. 

KESSLER WM. Sec. 29, P.O. De Pue; Dem; born Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000. 

KIES J. N. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Ohio; So acres, $4,000. 

KIES J. S. Sec. 33, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Dem; Meth; born 111. 

KLIF FRED'K, Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ger. Luth; from Germany; 70 acres. 

KUMPF LEWIS, P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

KURTZ JACOB, HoUowayville; laborer; Dem, Cath; born Germany. 

T AUGHLTN JOHN C. Sec. 4; renter; Dem; Pres; born Penn. 

-'-' LAUS JOSEPH A. De Pue; shoemaker; born Germany. 

LEAP LIZZIE Miss, P.O. HoUowayville; Luth; born Germany. 

LINLEY E. Sec. 35, De Pue; station agent; Rep; born England. 

LINSDAY D. W. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born Ind. 

LONG F. M. Sec. 10, P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ohio; 80 acres; $6,000. 

LONG H. H. Sec. 15, P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Virginia. 

LONQUIST N. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; from Sweden. 

LOEWENBERG GEORGE, P.O. HoUowayville; Ind; born Germany. 

LUCHNIGER NICHOLAS, P.O. DePue; blacksmith; Meth; born Switzerland. 

LUNGRAN CHAS. Sec. 4; renter; born Sweden. 

TV/TcELWAIN JOHN, .Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Christian; from Ills. 

■'■'-'• McKEE JOHN V. Sec. I; teacher; Dem; Bapt; from Penn. 

McKEE LANSFORD, Sec. l; farmer; Dem; Bap; born Penn. 

McKEE MARY A. Farming, Sec. I, P.O. HoUowayville; born in Northampton County, 

Penn. Jan. 3, 1823; came to this county, 1857; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; deceased 

husband's name, Richmond McKee, aged 54; was Supervisor and Justice of Peace; was ' 

married Feb. 15, 1842; has thirteen children living, 
McKINSTRY W. J., P.O. De Pue; laborer and farmer. 

McLAIN JOS. L. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; born in Conn; 121 acres, val. $7,000. 
McWILLIAMS HENRY, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 
McWILLIAMS SAM. Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; renter; Dem; born Ohio. 
McWILLIAMS WM. Sec. 4; farmer and renter; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio. 
MAHAN MICHAEL, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal miner; Dem; from N.Y. 
MARPLE DAVID, Sec. 32; renter; Rep; born lUs. 
MARPLE GEORGE W, Farmer. Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; born in Selby Tp. Bureau 

County, Ills. Feb. 21, 1854; Rep; Meth; renter. 
MARTIN M. M. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. J.; 312 acres. 
MAY GEO. HoUowayville; merchant; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
MAY HENRY, Sec. 15; renter; Dem; Luth; born in Ills. 

MAY LEONARD, Sec. 10, P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; loo ac. 
MINIER WEST, HoUowayville; constable; Dem; from Ohio. 

MERCER LEVI, Sec. 4; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 240 acres, val. $15,000. 
MERKEL JACOB, HoUowayville; saloon; Dem; Prot; 200 acres. 
MERKEL LEWIS, HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 
MERKEL PHILLIP, P.O. HoUawayviUe; Germany. 

MILLER JOS. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. $5,200. 
MILLER NANCY M. Sec. 3, P.O. Maiden; farming; Bapt; born N.Y.; $8,000. 
MILLER WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 273 acres. 
MISBACH THEODORE, Sec. II, P.O. HoUowayvUle; farmer, rents; Luth; born Germany. 
MORSMAN SYLVESTER, Sec. 33, P.O. DePue; farmer, renter; Ind; from Ohio. 
MYER JACOB, HoUowayville; carpenter; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 
MYERS W. P. Sec. 3, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 



374 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

MYER JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. l8, P.O. Princeton; born in Bradford Co. 
Penn. May 7, 1837; came to this county in 1839; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued at 
$l2,oco; married Martha A. Cosier in 1857. who was born in Litchfield County, Conn. Aug. 
n, 1839; have had seven children, six of whom are living. 

■XTABHOLZ LAWRENCE, Hollowayville; minister; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 
-"■^ NICHOLS JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal operator; Dem; from England. 
NOL.'VN C. Sec. 30; farmer; from Sweden. 
NISLEY SAMUEL, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; from Penn. 

/^BERG S. Sec. 20; farmer; from Sweden. 

^ OWMAN J. Sec. 32. P.O. DePue; from Sweden. 

OKTHEL JOHN" M. Merchant and Postmaster. DePue; born in Prussia, Oct. 12, 1843; 
Ind; owns nierchardize valued at $4,000; came to this country in 1865, and to this county 
in 1S70; married Mina Danteman, Nov. 23, 1873; she was born in Germany, July 28, 1857; 
has one child; was School Director. 

pETERSON MARY, Sec. 35, P.O. De Pue; Luth; born Sweden. 

■*■ PIPER CLINTON, Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; 37 acres, 

PIPER CLINTON, Sec. 21, P.O. Hollawayville; farmer; Rep; Melh; born Ohio. 

PIPER NANCY, Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Meth; 37 acres. 

PIPER NANCY, Sec. 21; farmer; Meth; born Ohio. 

PIPER VV. F. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ills; 84 acres, val. $6,000. 

PIPER WM. \V. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 121 acres. 

PIERSON AUGUST, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; far.ner, rents 80 acres; Swedish Luth. 

PIEKSON ANDREW, Sec. 29; from Sweden. 

PHELPS C. C. Sec. l; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 

POPE W.M., P.O. DePue; wagonmaker; born Denmark. 

PREAS L. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres. 

PRICE A. J. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; born Ohio. 

PRYOR GiVRVIN, Sec. 21, P.O. DePue; Dem; United Brethren; from Penn. 

PRYOR JOSH, Sec. 21, P.O. De Pue; Dem; United Brethren; from Ohio. 

"P AUH JOSEPH, Sec. 21; farmer; Dem; born Ills. 

-'^ RAUH JOSEPH T., P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Bureau Co. 

RAWSON GEO. W. Sec. 27; P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; born in Peru, Ills. 

R.A.VVSON R. B. Sec. 25; P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; born England; 98 acres, val. $5,000. 

RECK CHAS. Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

REED JOHN A., P.O. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 

REHLING HENRY Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

RIDLEY HENRY, Sec. 20; miner; born England. 

KHYNE JOHX C. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. De Pue; born in Zanesville, Ohio, Oct. i, 1831; 

came to this county 1S5 ; Dem; Campbellite; owns about 1,200 acres, value $50,000; 

married Russena J. Searl, Feb. 9, 1853; she was born in Clark Co. Ohio, Feb. 16, 1S32; been 

Supervisor and School Director. 
RING SYLVESTER E. Sec. 21; works in coal bank; Rep; born Ills. 
RING WILLIAM, Miller and Farmer, P.O. De Pue; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Aug. 7, 

1814; came to this county in 1S51; Rep; Christian; owns 16 acres, value $2,000; married 

Saccharissa Pryor. .Sept. 19, 1838; she was born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 9, 1818; twelve 

children, six living; been School Director and Township Trustee. 
RING WM. S. Sec. 21; farmer and butcher; Rep; from Ohio. 
ROEBSCHER WM. Hollowayville; mail-carrier; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

C ALMON J. B. lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres. 

■^ SALMON PETER, Sec. 17. P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y; 130 acres. 

S.\LMON S. P. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres; 120 acres, val. $12,000. 

SAVAGE CHAS. DePue; farmer and auctioneer; Rep; Meth; born III. 

SAVAGE JOHN H. Sec. 22, P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111; 200 acres, $io,ooa 



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SAVAGE WM. Sec. 33, P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; Meth. E; born III. 
SCHNEIDER M. Sec. 24, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ger. 
SCHINDEL W. Sec. 25, P.O. DePue; from GeTraany; 100 acres, val. $5,000. 
SCHMAUS STEPHEN Sr. .Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ger; 84 ac. 
SCHMAUS STEPHEN Jr. .Sec. l6, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
SCHMIDT JACOB, Billiard Saloon. DePue; born in Wurtemberg, Ger. Dec. 4, 1849; 

personal prop. $500; came to this country in 1868, and to the county in 1874; Dem; Luth; 

married Mary Wagner Feb. 9, 1876; she was born in Bureau Co. 111. Oct. 5, 1856. 
SCHMIDT PETER, Sec. 20; farmer; Dem; Calh; from Germany. 
SCHROH PHILLIP, Sec. 14, renter; Evang; from Germany. 

SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N. J; 90 acres, $4,000. 
SEARLE A. N. Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; Rep; Meth; born 111; 130 acres. 
SEARL JOHN, P.O. Hollowayville, farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 800 acres. 
SEATON ISUM W. P.O. Hollowayville, farmer; Dem; Meth; 290 acres land, $15,000. 
SEATON" JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Frederick Co. Va. March 

27, 1706; moved to Ky. Feb. 1803, and to this county in 1835; Dem; Meth; 200 acres, val. 

$10,000; was here before the county was organized; been P. M. and School Director; mar- 
ried Nancy Wilhoit Dec. 16, 1819; she was born in Va. July 25, 1801; ten children, seven 

living. 
SHADE CHAS., P.O. DePue, farmer; Rep; born 111. 
SEBERG JOHN, DePue, laborer; Dem; born Germany. 
SHAW JOHN, Sec, 17, coal miner; Rep; from England. 
SHEAR JOHN, P.O. DePue, farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 
SHUTTLE LEVI, Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton, renter; Dem;. Meth; born Penn; 80 acres. 
SIMON PETER, Sec. 20, farmer; Dem; Cath; born Selby Tp. 111. 
SMITH THOMAS, DePue, laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
SMITH W. R. Sec! 33, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
SPARMER CHAS. Hollowayville; Luth; born Ger. ' 

SPRATT JOHN, DePue, railroader; Dem; Chris; born 111. 
SPUTE J. Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; from Sweden. 
STABLER CHRISTIAN", Merchant and P. M , P.O. Hollowayville; born in Ger. May 

21, 1821; came tn this county 1846; Dem; Luth; 90 acres, val. $12,000; been School Treas. 

P. M. and Town Clerk; married Elizabeth Leber Feb. 15, 1S48; eleven children, foiir living. 
STAHL SAMUEL, Sec 32, P.O. DePue; renter; Dem; Penn. 
STARK GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; born in Morris Co. 

N. J. Oet. 14, 1846; came to this county in 1849; Dem; Prot; rents 80 acres of B. Rowe; 

married Emma A. Alford in 1871, who was born in Peoria Co. in 1848; have one child, 

named Mary E. 
STARK JOSIAH M. Farmer and Slock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in Morris 

Co. N. J. Sept. 30, 1821; came to this county in 1849; Dem; Bapt; owns ii9acrescoal land; 

married Mary H. Larason Oct. 28, 1845, who was born in Morris Co. N. J. Feb. ii, 1825; 

have three boys living, Geo. A., Charles L. and Josiah R.; one girl, Anna Bella, dead. 
SWANSON OLOF, Sec. 29; born Sweden. 

'y URNER LOUIS, lives on Bierman's farm, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; minor. 

T J TTERBERG JOSEPH, Sec. 32, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 

ATAN WYE ISAAC, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; renter; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio. 

* VANE JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from England; 40 acres. 
VOGT JACOB, Sec. 12, farmer; Dem; Luth; born 111; 80 acres. 

'XIT'AGNER ANDREW, Hollowayville; wagon-maker; Luth; born Ger. 
y * WALKER, CH.A.S. W. DePue; painter; Rep; Bapt; born Mass. 

WALTON ANDREW W. Coal Operator, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Clermont, 
Co. Ohio, Sept. II, 1832; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Prot; owps 137 acres coal land in 
conjunction with brother; married Charity W. Long, April 20, 1876, who was born in 
Bureau Co. 111. Mr. W. is now working two coal mines extensively, which yield as good article 
of coal as can.be found in the state. 



376 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

AV ALTON JOHN E. Coal Operator; See. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Clermont, Co. 
Ohio, Dec. 16, 1846; came to this Co. in 1853; '^ep; Prot; owns 137 acres of coal land with 
brother Andrew; married Elizabeth Thomas, Auy. 30, 1S74, who was born in Peru, 111. Sept. 
22, 1858; have one girl named Xora. The Walton Bros, coal mines are as e-ictensive as any 
in the slate, antl yield a first rate article of coal. 

WALTON N. li. Retired Farmer, Sec 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Bracken Co. Ky, July 
20. 1S05; came to this Co. April I, 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres coal land, valued at 
$6,400; was Justice of the Peace in l873; married Elizabeth Conner, Nov. 15, 1S27, who 
was born in Clermont Co. Ohio, May 20, 1805; have had eight children, two boys and six 
girls, two of whom are di.ad. Girls living — Mary, Harriet, Emily and Susan; boys — Andrew 
W. and John E. 

WAKO J. R. Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farmer; 80 acres, valued at $3,200; Rep; born in Ohio. 

WARNER G. H. Sec. 10; P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; born Germany. 

WARSON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; from Scotland. 

WELCH C. H. Sec. 26; P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; from Otsego Co.N.Y. 

WELCH J. R. Sec. 26; De Pue; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 40 acres, val. $2,000. 

WEIBEL RUDOLPH. HoUowayville; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; from Germany. 

WELL JOHN, HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

WERNER CHAS. HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Germany. 

WERNER GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. HoUowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 

WERNER PHILLIP, HollowayvUle; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; born Germany. 

WHEELER GEO. De Pue; coal operator; Dem; born Ills. 

WILHITE ISUM, De Pue; Dem; Meth; born Va. 

WILHITE W. P. De Pue; coal operator; Dem; born Ky. 

WILSON C. A. De Pue; fisherman; from N.Y. 

WONDERS JOSEPH, Sec. 20; coal miner; Rep; from England. 

WOODIN H. F. Sec. 3; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Bapt; real estate val. $8, 000; born N.Y. 

WOODIN WM. H. Sec. 3; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Bapt; real estate val. $8,000; born N.Y. 

"y EDDING STEPHEN, Sec. 27; renter; from Germany. 

^ YORK J. W. Sec. 8; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois. 
YOUNGS CALVIN, De Pue; laborer; Dem; born Ills. 
YOUNG V. M. De Pue; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. 

7IMMERMAN ROBERT, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; coal miner; from Switzerland. 

■^ ZliMMERMAN STEPHEN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; mason and farmer; rents 57 ac. 



GREENVILLE TOWNSHIP. 

A LBERT JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 60 acres, $1,800. 
■^^ ALLEN ALBERT P. Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 
ALLEN E. Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1809; owns 200 ac. val. $S,ooo. 
ANGLE PHILLIP, New Bedford; physician; Dem; Ind, born Ohio, house and lot. 

r) AKER M. M. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem. 

^ BAILEY JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. New Bedford; farmer, Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 5 acres. 

BARD C. J. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; 104 acres, val. $5,000. 

BARD D. N. Sec. S; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 

Barnes E. C. Sec. ig; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Vt.; 40 acres, $1,200. 

BAXTER NEWTON, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. N. Bedford; born in Steuben Co. N. Y. 
Feb. 5, 1840; came to this Co. in 1865; Ind; U. Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2,000; held 
the office of School Director five years; wife was Naomi W. Davis, born in Morgan Co. Ohio, 
Nov. 4, 1840; married Sept. 18, 1862; two boys, Eugene C, Reuben H., and two girls, Olive 
M., and Ella Leona Baxter. 

BAXTER SYLVANUS, Sec. 28; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; bom N.V.; 74 ac. 



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BAXTER WM. New Bedford; labover; Rep; Ind; from 111. 

BEARSS LEANDER, Sec. 36; P.O. Walnut; Deni; born 111; 80 acres, $3,600. 

BOKLiAND J. R. Tinsmith, N. Bedford; born in Canada, March 19, 1840; came to this 
Co. in 1868; Rep; Ind; enlisted in the 45th Reg. I.V.l. Co. C, Sept. 6, 1861; was at the taking 
of Ft. Henry, Donelson andShiloh; was taken sick near Jackson, rejoined his regiment there, 
and shortly after was taken prisoner; was a prisoner about six months; rejoined the regi- 
ment at Vickshurg, was there all through the siege; was afterwards changed to the Veteran 
Corps, and stationed at Rock Island till the close of the war; discharged Dec. 6, 1864; wife 
was Matilda J. Wilson, born Penn. Aug. I, 1845; married March 29, 1864; six children, two 
girls and four boys. 

BOWEN B. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Walnut; born in Michigan, Feb. i, 1838; has a family 
of three children living — one dead; owns 80 acres of land; valued at $3 200; Dem. 

BOWEN C. S. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; born in Penn. May 30, 1814; has a family of 
seven children living — two dead; owns 180 acres, valued at $6,300; voted for Cooper. 

BOWEN MORRIS, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 

BOWEN SARAH, Sec.35; P.O. Walnut; Ind; born Pa.; 40 acres. 

BOWEN SILAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born 1854; own 40 acres, val. $1,400. 

BOWER STEPHEN, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; farmer; born in 1846; owns 80 ac. val. $2,800. 

BRADLEY H. Sec. 25; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Ireland, 1822; owns 120 acres. 

BREED Mrs., N. Bedford; born N.Y.; house and lot. 

/^ARPENTER J. H. Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Bennington Co. Vt. 

^ CARTER VALENTINE, Sec. 7; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; N. J. 

CHASE E. Sees. 32 and 46; N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; 40 acres, $1,600. 

QIIASE W. H., P.O. N. Bedford; hotel-keeper; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, $6,400; New York. 

CflASE WM. H. Sec. 29; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; bornVa. 1822; owns 120 acres. 

CpURCH HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 200 acres. 

CLINK I. N. Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1831; owns 240 acres; $7,200. 

CBAFT JOHN W. Blacksmith, N. Bedford; born Hunterdon Co. N.J. April 24, 1834; 
came to this Co. i86g; was in the 8lh Reg. N.J. V.L two years under Hooker; was at the 
battles of Williamsburg, seven days before Richmond, two days Bull's Run; discharged on' 
account of typhoid fever; re-enlisted after two years in 2d N.J. Cavalry, Co. M, under Grier- 
son, was with him in his famous raid through Mississippi; discharged in Aug. 1865; wife 
was Rosina Zellars, married in 1862; eight children, two boys and five girls living; Dem; 
Meth. 

CRAMIN Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Walnut; born Germany; 60 acres, val. $2,500. 

T^AHL E. Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Germany; 50 acres. 

^ DEARBON DAVID, P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; born N.H. 1801. 

DIXON DAVID, Farmer. Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; born in Fayette Co. Pa. April 16, 1824; 
has been School Director for three years; has a family of five children all living; owns 20 
acres, valued at $600; Dem; Meth. 

DOST JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 90 ac. $4,500. 

DRAPER FRANKLIN, Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 80 ac. $4,000. 

DRAPER DENNIS, Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 80 ac. vah $4,000. 

DRAPER JAMES H. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 100 ac. val. $5,000. 

DKAPER J. M. Farmer. Sec. 33. P.O. New Bedford; born in Bennington Co. Vt. Dec. 5, 
1817, came to this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; 435 acres, value $17,400; holds the office of 
School Director now, and has held the offices of Town Clerk, Collector and Assessor, School 
Trustee, and Road-master; wife was C. M. Upham, born in Bennington Co., July 23, 1820; 
married July I, 1838; seven children. 

DUTTON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born III; 80 acres, $2,400. 

"P MERY JOHN W. Sec. 25, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Maine; 120 acres, val. $7,200_ 

-^ ERRICKSON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. New Bedford; fa mer; from Sweden. 

EVANS M. A. Sec. 25. P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Ind; owns 120 acres, value $4,800. 



F 



INLEY JOSEPH, New Bedford; harness maker; Rep; Ind; from Mo; 16 acres, $1,000. 
FORCE SAM. New Bedford; blacksmith; Rep; born Indiana, 1853. 



378 ' VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 

/^IBONS J. Sec. i6, r.O. New Beclfoid; farmer; Dem. 

^ GIBSON JOSEPH, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; fnrmer; Rep; Meth; born III; l6o acres. 

GIBSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; born in Gayland, New York, Ian. 26, 
lS2g, came 10 lliis coiinly in 1851; Kcp; Christian; owns 364 acres, value $11,000; held the 
office of School Director two terms; wife was Hester .-Vnn Lathrop, horn in Selby Township, 
Buieau Co. 111. Aug. 23, 1836, married March 20. 1854; two children. Clara Kmma and Clar- 
ence; fathei kept hotel in Princeton several years; mother died at Princeton, Sept. 6, 1847. 

GRIFFIN ALFRED, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio 

GRIFFIN JAS. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Dem; born Ohio. 

TTAGAN PATRICK Sr. Sec. 19, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 440 acres. 
HALL A. Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born 111. 1854; 95 ac. val. $3,800. 

HALL ALFRED, Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Indiana; 80 ae. $4,000. 

HALL J.-KMES. Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1834; SO ac. $4,300. 

HALL JAMES, Sec. 29. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Indiana; 75 ac. $3 500. 

HALL JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111; 66 ac. val. $1,980. 

HALL JUSTUS. Sec. 20, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Indiana. 

HALL NANCY Mrs. Sec. 20, P.O. New Bedford; born Indiana; 40 acres, $2,000. 

HALL W. H. Sec. 17, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Indiana; 100 ac. $4,000. 

HAMILTON SIMON, Sec. 31, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Oliio; 145 acres. 

HARRIS ELI, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1827; Si ac. val. $2,000. 

HASTINGS O. H. P, Farmer, Sec. 16. P.O.Walnut; born in New York, Dec. 10,1815; "'as 
in California four years, Wisconsin three years; came to La .Salle Co. in 1S39; came to 
Bureau Co. in 1S56. and lived here since; first wife was .Mary Inman, linrn in New York, 
Aug. 6, 1S15. died Nov. 20 1856; second wife was D. L. McNiil, born in Bureau Co. March 
3, 1S4S, married Feb. g, 1S63; he had twenty children, twelve by first wife, and eight by 
second wife, one boy and len girls living; Dem; Ind; owns 40 acres, value $I,6oo. 

HAY A. W. New Bedford; merchant; Dem; born in Now Hampshire, 1850. 

HAY W. L. & SON, Merchants, New Bedford, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots 
and Shoes; own 360 acres of land, valued at $iS,ooo, and an incumbrance on it of five thou- 
sand dollars; Dem. 

HILL A, H. Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. New Bedford; born in Canada, Nov. 7, 1851, came to 
this county in 1S63; Rep; Ind; 2S0 acres, $ri 200; wife was Henrietta Briggs, boJn in New- 
ark, N. J. Feb. 6, 1852. married Dec. iS, 1873; Mr. Hill's father came from Canada in 1863, 
died July 2, 1871, from the effect of a cancer on his foot; he held the office of Justice of the 
Peace; Mr. Ilill held the office of Constable and Collector. 

HILL IS.\AC, Sec. 25. P.O. Walnut; fanner; Rep; Ind; born Canada; 160 acres, $8,000. 

HINKSTON NELSON, Farmer, New Bedford, born in Hu.lson, Summit Co. Ohio, Sept. 
20. 1817; came to Uiis county Sept. 19, 1S63; Rep; Ind; 163 acres, $5. 500: village jiroperty, 
$4,000; holds the offices of Treasurer and Highway Commissioner, and was Scliool Director 
two terms; first wife was Mabel Clark, born in Lenox Co. Ct. Sept. 16. 1S13; died in Ohio 
Sept I, 1S67; second wife was Mary C. Whittinglon, born in Ashland Co. Ohio, March 28. 
1847; manied March 14, 1S68; his son, Elmer H was in the 7lh Ohio Reg. Vol. I. Co. K; 
was in thirty-five hard-fought battles; was wounded at Chancellorville, and received a mortal 
wound at Ringgold, from which he died at Chattanooga, Jan. 21, 1864. 

HOLLIS E. D. Farmer. Sec. II, P.O. Walnut; born in Ontario Co. N.Y.; has a family of 
nine children, all living; came to this county in 1844; owns 244 acres, valued at $12,200; Rep. 

HUMPHREY WM. Sec. ig, P.O. New Bedford; faimer, interest in an estate; Rep; Ind. 

T MMEL CONRAD, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Germany 1852. 

IMMEL JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Germany, 1807; 400 acres. 
IMMEL JUSTICE, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Germany, 1846. 

JACKSON FREENLVN, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born 111; 245 acres. 

JANES A. H. Farmer. Sec. 12. P.O. Walnut; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Jan. 6, 181I; 
has lived in this county since 1S36; has nine children living, two dead; belongs to the Chris- 
tian Church; has 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; Rep. 



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EWLEY JAS. Sec. 7; farmer, rents 40 acres; Dera; Meth; from Isle of Man. 
KEVVLEY JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O. New Bedford; brick-maker; Rep; Ind; born Isle of Man. 



BUKEATT COUNTY: GEEENVILLE TOWNSHIP. 379 

KNIGHT ALONZO, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer; i66 acres; $8,000. 

KOLP J. W. Sec. 2g, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 1852; owns 120 acres. 

KRUSE E. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 95 acres, $4,500. 

T ANGFORD JACKSON, Sec. 10, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 1848; 80 acres. 
-'-' LANGFORD JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in III. 1855. 
LATHROP N. A. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 80 ac. $2,700. 
LATTIMER ALMON, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1848. 
LATTIMER DAN. Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1846. 
LATTIMER JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1851. 
L1ATTI3IER WM. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; was born in Scotland, in 1821, came to 

this country in 1853; has a family of eight children, five boys and three girls; owns 160 acres, 

valued at $7,200; Dem. 
LAWSON ANDREW, Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
LAWSON JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; born Sweden. 
LEMKE LOUIS, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Denmark; 80 acres, $3,600. 
LIMERICK ALEX. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; teacher; Rep; Ind; born III. 
LOCKARD H. D. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born in Ohio, 1815. 
LOCKARD JAMES W. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born in Pa. 1801. 
LOCKARD THOMAS, Sec. 31, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 40 acres, $1,200. 

"IV/rARTIN A. L. at college at Valparaiso, Ind. 

-'■*-*• MARTIN CHAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Wr-.lnut; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1827; 444 acres. 

McDonald MAKTHA J. wife of Thomas McDonald, Sec. 15, P.O. Walnut; bo'rn in 
Whitley Co. Ky. April 8, 1820; moved to Indiana 1827, and located at Leepertown in this 
county in 1829; was here during the Black Hawk War; was obliged to leave the farm three 
times on account of the Indians; understood the Indian language well; during the year of the 
big snow went without bread for eight weeks; her father owned the first mill in the county, 
and her sister, Mrs. Nancy Routh, the first one married; her sister, M. A. Perkins was the 
first child born in the county; married June 25, 1840; five children, four boys, one girl; Louis ■ 
R. died in the army at Vicksburg, March 10, 1S64; Meth. 

Mcdonald p. C. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Walnut; born in Palestine Grove, Lee Co. U'. 
March 16, 1843; came to this county 1847; went to Montana Ter. in 1864, followed mining, 
freighting and farming there during three years; farmed here since; Rep; Meth; owns 680 
acres, value $20,400; wife was Miss S. J. Langford, born in Walnut, Bureau Co. March I2, 
1847; married March 12, 1868; two children, George and Bessie. 

McNITT BLIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Walnut; born in Cayuga Co. N,V. Aug. 13, 
1822; went to Niagara Co. 1824, to Sandusky Co. Ohio, 1841, and to this county in 1842; 
lived here since, except three years in Lee Co; Road Supervisor now, and held the offices of 
Supervisor, Town Trustee twelve years. Treasurer twelve years; wife was Francena Mont- 
gomery, born in Sciota Co. Ohio, Dec. 25. 1828; married Jan. I, 1845; twelve children, four 
boys and seven girls living; Dem; Materialist; 176 acres, val. $3,000. 

MARTIN C. H. Sec. 17; P O. New liedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 107 acres val. $3,210; born 111 

MARTIN J. S. Sec. 3; student; studying law at Iowa City, 111. 

MARTIN LESTER, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; teacher; Rep; Ind; 80 acres; val $5,400; born 111. 

MARTIN WM. New Bedford; merchant; Rep; Meth; 80 acres; $2,400; born N.Y. 

MARTIN WM. P.O. New Bedford; merchant; Rep; born N.Y. 1817; owns 400 ac. val. $8,000. 

MARVIN CHAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; born New Hampshire. 

MARVIN E. Sec. 36; P.O Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 220 acres; $11,000; born Vermont. 

MARVIN JEM. Sec. 36; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 40 acres; $2,000; born N. H. 

MAXFIELD A. Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born Pa. 

MAYALL J. Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 112 acres; $3,360; born Maine. 

MELVIN ORVILLE, New Bedford; blacksmith; Rep; born in Canada in 1848. 

MEEK R. Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; 255 ac. val, $10,200; born in Ohio in 1816. 

MELVIN R. J. Sec. 30; P.O New Bedford; farmer; born Pa; owns 309 ac. vil. $15,450. 

MEEK SAMUEL, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in 111. 1850. 

MERRITT EDWIN, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 

MONTGOMERY JOHN S. Sec. 11; P. O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio; 80 ac. $4,000. 



380 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

MONTGOMERY T. D. Farmer; Sec 17; P.O. W.ilnut; born in Sciota Co. Ohio. Dec. 15. 
1S27; came to thii Co. in 1644; Dem; Ind; 120 acre,? val. $2,800; holds the office of School 
Director; was in the army Co. U. 64th I.V.I.; enlisted Sept. 1861; was with Pope at the bait 
of Island No. 10 and luka, and under Ro.sencrans at Corinth and other engagements; dis- 
charged 1S63 on account of ill health; wife was A. A. Hastings; born in LaSalle, Co. July 
20, 1829; married May 24. 1858; four children, one boy and three girls. 

MUNGER A. A. New Bedford; druggi.-it clerk; Rep; born N.Y. 1832. 

MUNSON B. Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Sweden 1S40; 160 ac. val. $6,400. 

MURPHY MARTIN, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Ind; born Indiana. 



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M.ALEY P. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born in Ireland; 60 ac. val. $2,400. 



pAISER WM. Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born Germany. 

PECKHAM JAS. Sec. 5; P.O. Tampico; from England; owns 120 acres, valued at $3,000. 
riERSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden. 
PRESTON HARVEY, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1845. 

/^UIGG T. J. Sec. 7; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; owns 140 acres, v.il. $3,800. 

"p EINHARD JOSEPH, .Sec. 7; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa. 

■•^ RENNER CHRIS. Sec. 7; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 40 ac. $1,200; born Pa. 

RENNER GEO. Sec. 7; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 80 acres; $2,000; born Pa. 

RENNER WM. Sec. 7; P O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 65 acres, Sl,8oo; born Pa. 

ROSE JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

ROSE KYLER, Sec. 17; P.O. New Bedford; laborer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 

CCHON M. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; 83 ac. $4,000; born in Germany. 

SCHWAB C. Sec. 13; P.O. Walnut; farmer. Luih; 160 acres, $7,200; born in Germany. 
SAMPLE GEO. Farmer; Sec. 12, P.O. Walnui; born in Canterbury, Windham Co. Conn., 

Augu^t 12, 1S47; lived in Middlesex Co. four years; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 203 acres 

of land, valued at $15,225; Republican. 
SAMPLE JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; bom Conn. May 11, 1836; 204 ac. $8,160. 
SEARGE.VNT GEO. Sec. t; P.O. Walnui; farmer. Rep; born in England; 120 ac. $4,800. 
SEGER ANDREW, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 120 ac. val. $5,400. 
SEI.KS F. B. Sec. 30, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Chris; born Ohio; 120 acres, $4,800. 
SELLS T. 31. Farmer; Sec. 30, P.O. N. Bedford; born in Indianapolis, Ind. March 16, 1S36; 

came 10 this Co. 1846; Dem; Ind; 140 acres, $4,900; hold the office of School Director; wife 

was Miss Paulinia Odell, born in Cass Co. Michigan, March II, l837,married Nov. 19, 1857; 

five children, three boys, two girls. 
SHEPARD MARK, Sec. 34, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep; bom 111. 

SHINNISNAN JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ger: 83 ac. $4,000. 
STANLEY JOHN, P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; born Maine. 
STARKS THOM.\S, Sec. 32, P.O. N. Bedford; painter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
STEVENS JOHN, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born England. 
SW.\NN S. Sec. 28, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; from Sweden; So acres. 



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HOM.\S NOBLE, Sec. 32, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; born 111; 66 acres. 

TUBES AMOS, Sec. 20, P.O. N.Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 10 ac. $200. 

LM JOHN, Sec. 8. P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; bom Ohio; 130 acres, $4,000. 



A 7AUGHAN JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; bom N.PI; 90 ac. $4,500. 

* VICK FRED. Sec. 2, PO, Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Gemiany; 149 ac. 
VICK JOHN. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 360 ac. $14,400. 
VICKERY J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 310 ac. $10,850. 




EZRA STETSON, M.D., 

Farmer and Stock Breeder, 

Neponset Township. 



BUREAU COUNTY: FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP. 383 

ATI rALFE JOSEPH, Sec. lo, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; go ac. val. $3,600. 
^^ WATERHOUSE BETSEY Mrs. Sec. 31, P.O. N. Bedford; born Ohio; 60 ac. $2,400. 
WESTCOTT ANDREW, Sec. 18, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Penn; 40 acres. 
WHIPPLE CYRUS, Sec. 7, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn; 20 acres, $600. 
WHITTINGTON JAMES, Sec. 17, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Ind; born 111. 
WHITTINGTON JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Meth; born Ohio. 
WHITVER JOSEPH, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio 1852. 
WHITVER WM. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; was born in Ohio in 1849; came to this 

county in 1850, lives on h s father's farm; has a family of two children; Rep. 
WILKEY JOHN, lives with Eli Harris, Sec. II, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Ohio 1851. 
WINKLEY ROBT. Sec. 31, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Ind; born Mass. 
WRIGHT JOSEPH, Sec. 32, mechanic; Dem; born Ohio. 
WRIGHT M. C. Sec. 17. P.O N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; 27 acres. 
WYMER JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 



FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP. 

A DAMS FRANCIS, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; farmer, lives with father, Wm. Adams; Dem; III. 

■^*- ADAMS JACOB, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Indiana; 80 acres. 

ACKLEY SAMUEL, J. Farmer, Wagonmaker and Blacksmith, Yorktown; born in N.Y. 
1831; came to Bureau t'ounty, 1873; Rep; owns 68 acres in Whiteside County, home, black- 
smith shop, etc. val, $4,200; is Justice of Peace, has been three years; married Miss L. A. 
Morrill, of Cattaraugus Co. N. Y. in 1863; two children. 

ADAMS L. B. Sec. i, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 88 acres. 

ADAMS WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; born near Wheeling, W. 
Virginia, Dec. 19, i8o8; came to this county in 1840; Dem; owns 660 acres of land, value 
$26,400; first wife was Isabella Bushong, born Ky. 18 to, died in 1845; seven children, 
Margaret J., Samuel, Catharine, Jacob, and Mary M. dead, and Francis living; second wife 
was Hannah Love, born Greene County, Penn. married in 1851; Margaret J. married Jos. 
Reinhart, in Greeneville; Sa '1 married Phoebe Medley; Catharine married Nathan Meek; 
Jacob married Nellie Oleson, all live in Fairfield; Francis married Caroline Graham; have 
been Justice of Peace two yea'S, Constable one year, and School Director now. 

ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 14, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Swedish Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON CHAS. Sec. 33. P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. 

ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden. 

ANDERSON MARTIN, Sec. 35. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden. 

AYRES, Sec. 32, P.O. Tampico; retired; born Ohio. 

"D ACON F. N. lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from Vermont. 

-^ BACON J. H., P.O. Yorktown; lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from Vermont. 

BACOjS" JOHIS", Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. l8, P.O. Yorktown; born in Three Rivers, 

Canada, in 1823; came to Bureau Co. in 1S66; Rep; Cath; owns 80 acres, value $3,000; 

waspr'vate in 75th I. V. I. nine months; was wounded at Perryville; honorably discharged; 

draws pension; married Miss Zora La Francis, of Canada, 1846; five boys and three girls. 
BACON ROBT., P.O. Yorktown; lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from N.Y. 
BARENTIEN FEDINAND, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; bbrn Germany. 

BERGE ANDREW, Sec. 21, P.O. Y'orktown; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
BOOTH ALDEN, Sec, 32, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 400 acres, val. $16,000. 
BOOTH H. A. Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; born N.Y. 
BRILL JACOB, P.O. Yorktown; rents farm of C. Dow; born Germany. 
BROOKS E. S. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; born Conn; 74 acres, val. $2,500. 
BROOKS J. G. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; son of E, S. Brooks; Dem; born N.Y. 
BROOKS J. G. lives with father, R. Brooks; Dem; from N.Y. 
BROOKS R. Sec. 7, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 
BROOKS W. M. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind; born N.Y. 
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384 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

BROWN BKNJ. K. Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; retireil, Dem; Prol; from Vl.; owns eight lots. 
BROWN' CHAS. Sec. 10, P.O. Tampico; farmer; from Ills; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
HROWN l.EK W. Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Vt.; 170 acres; $6,800. 
BUNKER JAS. Sec. 30, P.O. Tampico; farmer, Dem; from N. Y.; 160 acres, val. $4,000. 
BURDEN (;E0., P.O. Tampico; farmer, lives with father, Thos. Ilurden; Dem; Cath; Ills, 
BURDEN THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; iioo acres. 
BURKHART BURGE, Sec. 20, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 

CARTWRIGHT LOUIS, Sec. 28, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; 170 acres. 
CLARK GEO. E. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Mcth; from N.Y.; 49 acres. 

COOLKY HENKY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O. Yorktown; bom in Vt. in 
1830; came to Bureau Co. 1S56; Dem; owns 360 acres valued at $12,600; was Town Clerk 
a number of years; Highway Commissioner six years; Town Treasurer eight years: Assist- 
ant Postmaster six years; married Miss F. E. Rowe, of Vermont; she died in 1870; four 
children. 

COSNER JOSEPH, Sr. Sec. 28; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from'Ohio; lives with>is son. 

COSNER JOSEPH, Jr. .Sec. 28; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from Ohio;^owns 80 acres. 

CRADDOCK W. W, Sees. 9, 15, and i6; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 

CUMMONS ELIJAH, Sec. 7; P.O. Yorktown; renter J. M. McKinzie estate; Rep; born N.Y. 

CURLEY JACOB, Sec. 22; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y; owns 160 acres. 

CURLEY N. T. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; lives with father, Jacob Curley; Dem; Prot. 

■p^EAN ROBERT, Sec. 29; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born in England; owns 160 acres. 
-^ DIETS JAMES E. P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Prot; lives with Michael Diets; from 111. 

DALE THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. New Bedford; born in England Oct. II, 1822; 
came to this county in 1S50; Dem; owns 280 acres of land valued at .$8,400; wife was Eliza 
Spargo; Ijorn Sept. 15, 1829; married Oct. 25, 1855, at Cornwall, England; have eleven chil- 
dren; Mrs. Dale came to this county June 30, 1854. 

DEAN RICHARD, Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Tampico; born in England in 1811; came to 
Bureau Co. in 185 1; Rep; owns 290 acres of land; married Mrs. Sarah Cartwright, of Ohio, 
in 1856, for second u-ife; one child, Emily, and two step children, Louis and Eliza. 

DIETS MICHAEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Yorktown; farmer;jRep; Prot: from N. Y; owns 120 acres, 

DILLON THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Tampico; employe .\. Booth; Ind; bom Ireland. 

DIX GEORGE, Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Ch. of God; from Pa; owns 120 acres. 

DIX L. T. Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Unit. Breth; from Ohio; owns So acres. 

DIX Q. W. lives with father, G. W; P.O. Tampico; Rep; Ch. of God; from 111; owns 40 acres. 

DIX W. G. Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 80 acres; value $3,000. 

DOW B. P. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Yorktown; born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y, 1831; came to 
Bureau Co. in 1847; Rep; Meth; owns 185 acres of land valued at $7,500; was .School Di- 
rector six years; Assessor one year; Collector one year; married Miss Sarah E. Jones, of 
Illinois, in 1856; three children, two boys and one girl. 

DOW CIL\UNCV, Sec. ig; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from Mich; owns 80 acres. 

DOW EDWARD W. Farmer; Sees. 6, 7, 18, 19; P.O.Yorktown; bom in Cayuga, N. Y. 
1837; came to Bureau Co. in 1846; Greenbacker; Meth; owns 214 acres, valued at $8,500; 
was Collector two years; Assessor one year; .Assistant Postmaster three years; Treasurer and 
Highway Commissioner four years; married Miss Fannie G. Greenman, of N. Y. in 1859; 
two children named Earnest L. Dow and John G. Dow, aged 15 and 4 years. 

DOW W. Sees. 6 and 7; P.O. Yorktown; retired farmer; Ind. Dem; Christian Ch; from Vt. 

DRAYTON GEORGE, Sec. 33; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; bom England. 

TANGLE GEORGE. Sec. 28; P.O. Yorkto^vn; farmer; rents 80 acres of Geo. Berge. 

■^ ESTABROOK D. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. H; 20 acres. 

ESTABROOK GEO. Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Vt; rents 120 acres. 

T^ITZGER.VLD J.\MES, Sec. 11; P.O. Tampico; faraier; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 



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ILHAM PHILIP, farmer; born in England; has 123 82-100 acres valued at $3,275. 
GREENE S. M. Dr. resides Yorktown; Dem; from Ind. 



BUREAU COUNTY: FAIKPIELD TOWNSHIP. 385 

GREENWOOD ELIZABETH Mrs, widow of Francis; Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; from Eng. 
GREENWOOD FRANK, Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born England. 
GREENWOOD, Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born England. 
GRAHAM J. Sec. 2; P.O Tampico; farmer, Dem; from Ireland; owns 120 acres. 
GRAHAM M. Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 48^ acres. 

TT AMILTON G. L. Sec. 36; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio; has 80 acres. 

■•^ HANSON ANDREW, P.O. Tampico; works for J. N. Hogeboom; Rep; from Sweden. 

HARRIS H. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Tampico; Dem; rents from H. Cooley. 

H.WES ALBERT L. lives with A. J. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Prot. 

HAYES ANDREW, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; works for J. W. Whittington. 

HAYES A. J. Sec. 23; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Indiana; owns 180 acres. 

HAYES EDWARD, lives with brother, I. S. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; Dem; from Missouri. 

HAYES E. M. lives with A. J. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep. 

HAYES I. S. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; from Missouri; rents house of J. Curley . 

HENKEKIN GARRET, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 5; P.O. Tampico; born in Ire- 
land in 1836; came to Bureau Co. in i860; Dem; Cath; owns 286 acres; val. $8,000; married 
Miss Julia Burden, of Ireland, In 1856; seven children, three boys and four girls. 

HELLIER ROBT. N. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Prot; owns 120 acres; val. $2,400. 

HOGEBOOM E. Sec. 16; P.O. Yorktown, farmer; Rep; owns 117 acres. 

HOGEBOOM HILAND H. lives with father, N. J. Hogeboom; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep. 

HOGEBOOM JNO. M. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prort; from Vermont; owns 235 acres. 

HOGEBOOM N. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; born Bennington ' 
Co. Vt., Nov. 22, 1816; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 260 acres; val. $10,400; 
wife was Maria Estabrook; born Alsted, N. H., March 31, 1821; married Sept. 4, 1842, in 
Bennington; have had four children, John N. and Hiland H., two girls dead; have been 
Supervisor one year; School Trustee ten years, Collector one year. Assessor one year, and 
School Director twelve years. 

HOULETT GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; bom 111. 

HOULETT JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born England. 

HUNSON JAS. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark; owns 160 acres, 

HUNT A. rents of Garwood; P.O. New Bedford; Rep; born in Vermont. 

HUNT JAS. Sec. 27; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Ills; rents 80 acres of D. Woodard. 

HUNT P. E. rents of W. Garwood; P.O, New Bedford; Rep; born in Ills. 

HUNTER R. W. Sec. 6; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. owns 5 acres. 

JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 35; P-0. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Swedish Luth; Sweden. 
JOHNSON BONNA, Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden. 

JOHNSON CHRISTIAN, lives with his brother, Peter Johnson; P.O. New Bedford; farmer. 

JOHNSON GEO. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark; owns 120 acres 

JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth. 

JOHNSON OLUr, Sec. 34; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden; owns 80 acres, 

JOHNSON O. Sec. 34; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden; owns 160 acres. 

JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 27;P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Denmark. 

JOHNSON RASMUS, Sec. 24; P.O. New Bedford; farmer, Swedish Luth; owns 40 acres. 

JOHNSOK W. G. Farmer and Stock Raisef; Sees. 26 and 35; P.O. New Bedford; bom 
Bloomington, McLean Co. Oct. 19, 1841; came to this county in 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 120 
acres, value $3,600; wife was Melvina Galer, born in Princeton April 16, 1848; married 
Sept. II, 1864; four children. Loyal Adam, Wm. C, Mary Matilda, and Nellie Josephine; 
was in 64th Reg. 111. Vol. Co. B. 

TT" ELLEY THOMAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

■■^ KEMPLAY T. W. lives with his father; Rep; born in Illinois. 

KEMPLiAY I. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. New Bedford; born in England July i, 1821; came 
to this county in 1852; Rep; Mr. K. is a well-to-do farmer, and owns igi acres of land, 
valued at $5,730, or $30 per acre; wife was Eliza Greenleafe; born in Windsor Co. Vt. 1819; 
married May 4, 1875; have two children. 



386 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

KTRBY S. rents of J. Smith; Rep; from Vt. 

KNOWL TON J. B. Sec. 17; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind. Dem; from N. Y.; owns 200 acres. 
KNOWM'ON JACOB B. Sec. 17; I'.O. Yorklown; farmer; Inil. Dem; from N. V.; 200 acres. 
KRUSDON JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born in Sweden; rents of E. C. Winslow. 

T ANE CH.\KLES, Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; Ind. Dem; Prot; owns 40 acres, value $1,400. 

-*-' LANTWIER P^RED, Sec. iS; P.O. Yorktown; renter of E. Barker's farm. 

LARKIN JOHN P. Lives with J. B. Ivnowlton; P.O. Yorktown; farmc; Ind. Dem; Luth. 

LITTLE IJ.'VRK, Sec. 14; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Pres; from Scotland; rents 100 acres. 

LOCK.ElI.\RT CASPER, Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 

LOCl-LEILVKT GEORGE, Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Germany. 

LOCIvKII.\KT JOHN,j>ec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Germany. 

IiOVE MAUTIX G. F.nrmer and Stock-Raiser; P.O. Tampico; Sec. 4; born in Pa. in 
1846; came to Bureau Co. in 1852; Rep; owns 160 acres, value $7,000; was Assessor one 
year; married Miss Imogene L. McKinzie of 111. in 1872; one child. 

LOVE WM. I. Sec. 4; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Pa; owns 160 acres, value $6,400. 

LUMBER!' A. P. O. Tampico; lives with Jacob Curley; farmer; Rep; Calh; from Mich. 

TV /TcDONALD A. Sec. i; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 80 acres. 
^^^ McKENZIE ALBERT, .Sec. 8; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born in 111. 
McKKXZIE FUANK M. Farmer; Sec 7; P. O. Yorktown; born in Bureau Co. 111. in 

1852; l\ep; Meih; owns 100 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Harriet M. Stockwell of 

Ohio in 1875; has one child, a boy. 
McKENZIE HIRAM, Sec. 8; P. O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; owns 320 acres. 
McIvENZIE O. VV., P. O. Yorktown; farmer and merchant; Dem; from N.Y. 
McKENZIE ROBERT, Sec. 7; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; from NY. 
McKENZIE R. H., P. O. Yorktown; laborer; Dem; from III. 
McKENZIE V. A. .Sec. 8; P. O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born 111. 

McKINLEY S.\MUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born Ohio; rents of L. J. Hopkins. 
McMAHON JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Tampico; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents of J. Fitzgerald. 
•MEEK MATTHEW, Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; owns 137 acres. 
MILES FRANK, P.O. Yorktown; lives with father, John Miles; laborer; Rep; from 111. 
MILES JOHN, P.O. Yorktown; blacksmith; Dem; from England. 
MORRILL CH.'KS. M. Dr. P.O. Yorktown; Rep; from N.Y. 
MOKKILL F. Farmer and Postmaster, Sec. 6, Yorktown; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. 

in 1826; came to Bureau Co. in 1S62; Rep; owns 100 acres of land, val. $4,000; has been 

Postmaster six years, still holding the office; married Miss L. T. Barns, of Cattaraugus Co. 

N.Y. in 1857; she died in 1S62; no children. 
MORRILL M ASTON, P.O. Yorklown; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 
MORRIS D. C. Sec. 18, P.O. Yorktown; rents of J. Rovve; Rep; U. Bieth; born Pa. 
MONSON PETER, Sec. 27. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac. 
MONSON SVliN, Sec. 15, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; rents 160 acres. 
■MYERS CORNELIUS. -Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico: farmer; Dem; Bapt: from N. J.; 60 acres. 
MYERS JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Christian; from N. J.; owns 140 acres. 

■jSJELSON ANDREW, Sec. l6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; S, Luth; owns 117 acres. 

NELSON SVEN, Sec. 15, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
NEWSE.Vl JOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 40 acres; Prot; from England. 



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LESON NELSON, P.O. Tampico; works for W. W. Craddock; S. Luth; from Sweden. 



"p.'VSSMORE THOS. J Sec. 4. P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio. 
•'■ PELTON C. P. Sec. 8, P.O. Yorktown; broom-maker; Rep; born Mass. 
PELTO.V W.\L A. Sec. 7. P.O. Yorktown; farmer, rents 8g acres; Dem; Univ; from Mass. 
PETERSON J.\COB, Sec. 27, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, renis 2 acres; Rep; Luth. 
PETERSON SWAN, Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; 170 acres. 



BURBA tJ COUNTY: FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP. 387 

PETERSON SWAN, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works for Wm. Adams; Dem; S. Luth. 
PIERSON ANDREW, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with Oluf Pierson; S. Luth. 
PIERSON NELSON, Sec. 34, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden. 
PIERSON OLUF, Sec. 15, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden. 

■p ASMERSON NELSON, Sec. 27, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, rents 120 acres; Rep; Luth. 

■•^ RASMERSON THOS., P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with brother. Nelson Rasmerson. 

REMINGTON J. M. Sees. 5 and 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; owns 80 acres. 

RICHARDS DAVID. Sec. 30, P.O. Yorktown; fanner; Ind; born Wales. 

RICHARDS JOSEPH, Sec. 30, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind; born Ohio. 

RIFE D. M. Sec. 20, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 80 acres, val. $3,000. 

ROE BENJ. Sec. I, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 176 acres. 

KOWE JOSEPH, Farmer, Sees. 18 and 19. P.O. Yorktown; born in Canada, July 11, 
1837; came to county in 1853; Rep; owns 120 acres, val. $3,600; Highway Commis.sioner 
and School Director; was in army three years and seven months, lastly in Co. B. 58th 111. 
V. I.; wife was Miss Phidelia A. Sweet, who was born in N.Y.; married April 30, i860; one 
child, Edith Viola. 

ROWE WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 1861; I20 acres. 

RUCK FRED, lives with father, Geo. Ruck; Rep; from England. 

RUCK GEO. Sec. 29, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Ind; from England; 355 acres, $14,200. 

RUCK WM., P.O. Tampico, lives with Geo. Ruck; Rep; from England. 

BXJSSELLi J. F, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21, P.O. Yorktown; born in Genoa, 
DeKalb Co. April 21, 1841; came to this Co. in 1862; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres of 
land, value $4,200; wife was Leanah Maishall, born in Hendricks Co. Ind. Nov. 11, 1S47; 
married July 2, 1866; four children : Dora Arvilla, James Wm., Albert Franklin, and Miles 
Warren. Mr. R. was in the gih Reg. 111. Cavalry, Co. A.; has been School Director three 
years. 

RYAN JOHN, P.O. T-impico; lives with father, Wm. Ryan; Dem; Cath. 

RYAN WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents 120 acres. 

C HELDON I. Sec. 8, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; owns 168 ac. val. $6,720. 
*^ SHEELER JNO. Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; from Germany; owns 80 acres. 
SPENCE SAMUEL, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works for Wm. Adams; Dem; from Bureau Co. 
STILL MATTHEW, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works for Bark Little; Cath; from Ger. 
STIVER A. Sec. 24, 14, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; has 235 ac. val. $4,700. 
SULLIVAN JOHN, P.O. Tampico; works for Thos. Burden; Ireland; Dem; Cath. 
SWAN A. Sec. 25 and 36, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; born Sweden; has 137 acres, $3,425. 

'TPHACKABERRY HENRY, Sec. 29, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 245 ac. 

TROGER J. L. Sec. 30, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 80 ac. 
THACKABERRY MARCUS, .Sec. 20 and 21, P.O. Yorktown; farmer, Dem; Epis; Ireland. 
THACKABERRY Q. C. Sec. 9, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from 111; owns 160 acres. 
TAYLOR WM. Sec. 26, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. ,/ 

"l^ALKER I. W., P.O. Yorktown; farmer, lives with J. F. Russell; Dem; U. Brethren. 
* '^ WATSON E. BOOTH Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born N.Y; 40 acres. 

WHIPPLE DELOS, Sec. 2, P.O. Tampico; rents 160 acres of A. Boyd; Dem; from 111. 

WHITNEY WM. Sec. 8; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Canada; owns 100 acres. 

WHITTINGTON JAS. WM., P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with father; Dem. 

WHITTINGTON J. W. Sec. 23; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 200 ac. 

WHITTINGTON S. Sec. 24 and 25; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; born Ohio; 260 ac, $6,500. 

WHITTINGTON S. Sec. 24; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 408 acres. 

WHITTINGTON S. D. Sec. 23 and 22; P.O._ New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 

"WOODABD DANIEL,, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 22 and 27; P.O. Tampico; 
born in Oneida Co. N.Y., March 17, 1812; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Campbellile; owns 
200 acres, value $4,200; wife was Hannah M. Estabrook, born April 4, 1849; married Sept. 
24, 1872. Two children : Lucy Maria, and Zetta Belle. Two daughters by hrst wife : Ann, 
married to J. W. Hogeboom, and Vashtie, married to Geo. Tice; both in Fairfield Tp. 



388 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

WOODARD JAS. Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 100 ac. of N. J- Ilogeboom; Dem; Prot. 
WROTEN ROBT. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from III; owns 80 acres. 
WROTEN THOS. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico: farmer, lives with Robt. Wrolen; Dem; Prot. 

■\/ONK JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 130 acres. 
^ YOUNGDALL NELSON, Sees. 25 and 26; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Sweden. 
YOUNGDALL SWAN, Sec. 13; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth. 



NEPONSET TOWNSHIP. 

A DAMS Mrs., widow, Neponsct; owns house and lot; has two sons. 
■^^ ACKER JOHN. Neponset; laborer; Rep; Bapt ; born N. Y; lives on rented property- 
ADAMS NATHAN, Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Neponset; born in Bingham, Maine; came to 

county in 1S54; Rep; owns 160 acres valued at $16,000; has held office of Town Assessor 

for ten years in succession. 
AVERY .ALBERT B., Neponset; druggist; Ind; born in Pa; owns house and drugstore. 
ALDRICH C. W. Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep, Melh; from Conn. 
ALDRICH WM. Neponset; laborer; born in Canada; owns house and lot; wile and 4 children. 
ANDREWS A. G. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; single man. 
APPLEGATE, T. S. Sec. 6; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born N.J. 

ARNET JOHN, Neponset; retired farmer; Ind; born England; owns house and lot; married. 
ARUM Mrs., widow, Neponset; owns house and lot; has seven children. 
ARMSTRONG J., Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland. 
ARNETT WM., Sec. 21; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born England. 
AU.STIN , Neponset; organ maker; rents house; born Germany; wife and 2 children. 

T).'\KER G. W. Neponset; ret. farmer; Ind; born N.Y; lives on rented property. 

B.VILEY LUCIUS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in Canada: owns house and lot. 
BALL.\NCE D.WID, Neponset; blacksmith; Rep; born in England; owns house and lot. 
B.-\TDORF JONATHAN, Neponset; mason; Dem; lives with his father, Jacob. 
BATDORF JACOB, Neponset; mason; Dem; born in Germany; owns house and lot. 
BATLORK ALFRED, Neponset; laborer; Dem; lives with his father, Jacob. 
BARTLETT REUBEN A., Neponset; merchant; Dem; owns store and dwelling. 
BARTLETT lOEL, Neponset; shoemaker; Rep; Bapi; born in Canada; owns house and lot. 
BARNUM .A.USTIN, Neponset; livery man; Ind; born in N.Y; owns house, lot, and liv. stable. 
BARTE.M S.'VMUEL, Sec 30; P.O. Neponset; ei.iployee Geo. Otley; from England. 
BARTEM JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; employee Geo. Otley; born England. 
BATES THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
BATES JOSEPH, A. B., Neponset; Principal of Pub. School: Rep; Meth; not married. 
BARRE TT WM. (partner with F. I. Wells), Neponset; shoemaker; Rep and Temp; Meth. 
BAR rON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; laborer, works for G. M. Bennett; Rep; born in Pa. 
BENNETT GEO. lives with father, H. Bennett; P.O. Neponset; Rep^ born Vt. 
BENNE'IT GEORGE M. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio. 
BENNETT SAMUEL, Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Indiana. 
BEAT'l IE JOHN, Sec. 32; P. O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland. 
BENNETT SAMUEL F., P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Ind; Meth; born in Vt. 
BENNETT HUMPHREY, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 
BENNETT TIMOTHY, Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; born in Indiana March 24, 

1854; came to this county in 1856; Rep; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $g,ooo. 
BECK NE;\L. P.O. Neponset; brick-maker; Ind; rents property; wife and two children. 
BECHTELS. A. Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Advt; born in Wayne Co. Ohio. 
BELDING HIRAM, Neponset; works for T. Currier: born New Brunswick. 
BISSETT J. Sec. 7; P. O. Neponset; farmer. 



BUREAU COUNTY: NEPONSET TOWNSHIP. 389 

BIIfGrE GEORG-E, Farmer; Sec5. 20 and 29; P.O. Neponset; born in Yorkshire, England; 

came to this county in 1857; owns 160 acres, value $12,000; his principal occupation, raising 

stock and hogs. 
BINGE JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England. 
BIGELOW B. F. Neponset; bricklayer and mason; Rep; Meth; born in Maine. 
BLAKE I. B. Neponset; lumber merchant; Rep; Cong; born in Vt.; came to county 1856. 
BLUNT J. R. Sec. 33; P. O. Neponset; works for W. A. Parks; Dem. 

BLANCHARD W. A. P., Neponset; farmer; Ind; Univ; born in Vt.; wife and three children. 
BLANCH.\RD D.^NIEL E. Sec. 26; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; bnrn in Vt. 
BLANCHARD D. K. Sec. 26; P. O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; Cong; born in Vt.; owns 80 acres. 
BLAKESLY EZRA, Neponset; Ind; rents house; wife and five children. 
BOWESr WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; born in Derbyshire, England, 

Oct. 19, 1836; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; owns undivided interest in 900 

acres of land with two brothers, value $iS.ooo; enlisted in Co. I 27th Reg. I. V. I. in 1861; 

was promoted to a Sergeantcy; served three years, and was honorably discharged; was 

wounded in right arm in battle of Belmont; wife was Sarah J. Norton of Canada; married 

October, 1S64; six children, three sons and three daughters. 
BOWEN GEORGE, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born in England; owns 120 acres. 
BOWEN GEORGE Jr. Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
BOWEN GEORGE, Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England. 
BOWEN JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England. 
BOWEN GEORGE Sr., (retired farmer) Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
BOWEN JOHN, Sec. 17; P. O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England; in Co. 31 years. 
BOGART GEORGE, Neponset; clerk with W. D. Whaples; Rep; born in N.V.; married. 
BREES MILTON, Neponset; millinery and fancy goods; Rep; has some town property. 
BREES JOHN, Neponset; painter; Rep; born in Pa; lives on rented prop; wife and one child. 
BRADFORD J. Sec- 22; P. O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England; came to Co in 1859. 
BRAWLEY THOMAS, Nep mset; laborer; Dem; Ind; born in N. Y. owns town lot; married. 
BROWN WILLIAM, Neponset; teamster; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.; wife and four children. 
BROWN SAMUEL, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in N.Y ; owns town lot; one child. 
BUMPHREY JAMES P. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Neponset; born in PottsviUe, Penn. 

Dec. iS, 1835; came to Bureau Co. in 1837; Rep; owns l5o acres of land, val. $I2,oool 

wife was Elizabeth Studley, born m Scott County, Ills, married Sept. 22, 1862; family of five 

children; is a member of Common Council. 
BUMPHREY JAMES P. Neponset; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. SS.ooo; five children. 
BURNETT ABRAM, Neponset; butcher; Dem; born in England; owns house and lot. 
BURNETT WILLIAM. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England; owns farm, house and lot. 
BUSWELL W. P., P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; owns large property; wife and five children. 
BUSWELL JAMES, Sec. 3; farmer, rents; Rep; born Ills. 

BURCHFIELD JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Neponset; employee Henry Sett; Rep; fr.im Ohio. 
BURCHANMAN JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Scotland. 

/"'ADE PERRY, Neponset; barber, lives on rented property; Dem; married. 
^-^ CARPENTER S. A. Neponset; carpenter; rented property; Rep; Meth; I'orn N.Y. 
CARPENTER S. D. Neponset; jeweler; Rep; Adventist; born in N.Y.; owns house and lot. 
CARSE HENRY, Neponset; grain dealer; Rep; Melh; owns house and lot; one daughter. 
CHALLENDER GEO. F. Sec. 18, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rjep; from N. J. 
CHALLENDER JOSIAH S. Sec. 13, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Bapt; from Vermont. 
CHURCH E. S. Neponset; painter; Dem; owns house and lot; wife and four children. 
CHILD P. Neponset; clerk in Detroit, Mich; Rep; born in Vt.; lives on rented property. 
CLARK HENRY, Neponset; son of Seely Clark; Dem; rents house; two children. 
CLARK WILLIAM, Neponset; son of Seely Clark, lives with his father; Dem; one child. 
CLARK EDWARD, Neponset; laborer; Ind; rents house; wife and one child. 
CLARK SEELY, Neponset; teamster; Dem; born in Vt.; owns house and lot; seven children. 
CLEVELAND JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Ills. 
CLEMENT R. Sec. 6, P.O. Neponset; farmer. 



390 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

CLAYBERG PEKRY C. Physician, Neponset; born Fulton Co. 111. Oct. 13, 1847; 
came to this county July, 1875; Ind; Meth; .attended Medical College both in Iowa and 
Ohio; graduated at Cincinnati, 1875; practiced four years before graduating; was in army 
six months as a recruit; wife was Mary Lucky, married Nov. 15, 1871; he is practicing at 
Neponset. 

CLYNEK ClIAS. Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; works for Jas. Tibbitts; Kep; from N.Y. 

COATS T. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England. 

COLWELL B. F. Kev. Neponset; pastor liaptist Church; rents; Rep; Bapt; one child. 

CONNER NATHAN, hotel keeper, Neponset House; Ind; born in Vt.; one child. 

CONLY PETER, Neponset; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; owns house and lot. 

COOK NELSON, Neponset; teamster; Rep; owns house and lot; has wife and eight children. 

COOK GEORGE II. Neponset; mason and brickl.iyer; Rep; Meth; wife and two children. 

CRAIG J. C. Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep: Cong; born Vt. 

CURRIER T. P. Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Neponset; b^rn in Maine in 1830. came to county 
in 1S57; Rep; owns 160 acres, value Sio.ooo; wife was Miss Hannah French, born in 1836, 
in Maine, married i860; three children, boys. 

CURRIER J. T. Sec. 15, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Vt; has a wife and 4 children. 

CYPHERS • , Neponset; wagon-maker; rents property; wife and three children. 

T~\AN.\ LYMAN L. Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Vt. 

D.WIS Erj\V.\KD, Neponset; mason and bricklayer; Dem; born Illintiis. 
DANA GEO. G. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Neponset; born in Vermont, Oct. 13, 1834. came 

to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $7,400; wife was Helen 

Dorr; married Sept. 18, i860. 
DALY Mrs. wid. of Michael; P.O. Neponset; Cath; owns house and lot; has 3 children. 
DAY F. P. Neponset; artist; has a wife and three children; lives on rented property. 
DAHL CHARLES, Sec. 28, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dein; Luth; born in Germany, 1849. 
DAHL JOHN C. Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Bapt; born in Germany; 160 acres. 
DIX S. C. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born in Conn; owns property where he lives. 
DILLON FELIX, Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in N.Y.; 117 acres. 
DILLON CHAS. Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in New York. 
DONALDSON WILLIAM, .Sec. 5, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem. 
DORR J. E. rents .Sec. 13, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from 111. 

DORR I. E. Sec. 13. P.O. Neponset; farme.; Rep; Ind; born in N. Y. 1830; came to Co. 1836. 
DORR P. A. Neponset; mis;ress of house; born in N. \'.; owns house and lot. 

"PLDRIDGE TAMES H. rents on Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Maine. 

EMKRY D.WTD, P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; born N. Y.; owns house and lot. 

ELDRIDGE JOSEPH G. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; born in Maine, June, 1833, 
came to county in 1S55; Rep; owns 160 acres, value $16,000; wife was Miss Maiy Bowen, 
of England; married at Neponset, July, i860; five children, Geo. G., Sarah J., Rasallhe E., 
Josephine W., and Harriett. 

TZpANSDICK. \VILLT.\M, Sec. 15. P.O. Neponset; laborer; lives on rented property. 

FARRIS SVLVANUS, Sec. 21, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents William Norton's place. 
FISHER HENRY, Tailor, Sec. 10, P.O. Neponset; born in England Feb. 15, 1823, came 

to this county in 1S55; Dem; Meth; lives on rented property; wife was Eliza Jane Moore; 

married Nov. 12, 1S48. 
FIELD NATHAN, Neponsei; Dem; owns house and lot; has a wife and two children. 
FLEHARTY J. J. Rev. Neponset; pastor Meth. Epis. Church; Rep; been here three years. 
FOSS J. C. Neponset; butcher; Rep; Cong; born in Vermont; wife and three children. 
FRANCIS WELLINGTON, Sec. 13; P.O. Neponset; Dem; born Ohio; rents farm of J. Smith. 
FRENCH R.J. Neponset; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; wife and one child. 

r^ ADDIS L. Sec. 4; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N. Y. owns 100 acres. 
^^ GAILEY THOMAS; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; employee Geo. Olley; from England. 
GARDNER R. B. Neponset; teamster; rents property; wife and five children. 



BTJEEAU COUNTY: NEPONSET TOWNSHIP. 391 

GARROND JAMES, Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; born in Scotland; owns 160 acres. 

GLAZE COLLINS, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. 

GLAZE ISAAC, Sec. 34. P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. 

GLAZE WESTLEY, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. 

GOLBY MICHAEL, Sec. 25; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 80 acres land. 

GOMERSALL JOHN, Neponset; teamster; Dem; born in England; owns house and lot. 

GOODHILL WILLIAM, Sec. 7; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England. 

GOODRICH A. B. Neponset; wagonmaker; Rep; born in Maine; owns property in Iowa. 

GOUGLER LEWIS, Neponset; night telegraph operator; Rep; born in Illinois. 

GOULD ABRAHAM, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England. 

GOULD WILLIAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Illinois. 

GOULD M.'\RY Mrs. wid. of John Gould; Neponset; owns house and lot; no children. 

GROW MOODY, Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vermont. 

GUSTIN ALBERT, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Canada; lives on rented property, 

GUSTIN AMOS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Canada; lives with W. P. Buswell. 

T T ANIFIN MICHAEL, Neponset; baggage-master C. B. & Q; Dem; born in Ireland. 
HARLAN M. R. Neponset; harness-maker and saddler; Ind; born in Indiana. 

HASARD ARTHUR, Sec. 4; P.O. Neponset; renter; Rep; born in 111. 

HASARD ORIN, Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in England; has a wife and four children. 

HALL JAMES W. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; born in Scott Co. 111. Dec. 1844; came 

to this county ; Rep; owns 200 acres; has held office of Supervisor; wife was Miss Belle 

Hooker, of Peacham, Vt. married March 8, 1875; one son, Elwin Scott. 

HATCH M. A. Neponset; teamster; Ind; born in New York; wife and two children. 

HEATH J. S. Rev., Neponset; itinerant preacher; Adventist; owns house and lot and 10 ac. land. 

HEATH J. S. Minister; Sec. 10; P.O. Neponset; born in New Hampshire July 14, 1814; 
came to county in 1854; Ind; Adventist; owns 1,500 acres of land; valued at $1,500; wife was 
Eliza Dearborn, of New Hampshire; married Oct. 13, 1836; five daughters, four living. 

HODGSON , Sec. 3; P.O. Neponsel; renter; Rep; born England. 

HOLLEY SAMUEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; employee Wm. McLearan. 

HOOVER JOHN, Neponset; blacksmith; Ind; rents property; has wife and one child. 

HOUSE JUDSON, Farmer, .Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; born in N. Y. Sept. 25, 1854; came 
to this county in 1875; Rep; Baptist; owns 120 acres of land valued at §10,000. 

HUCKINS A. B. Neponset; dealer in horses; Ind; born in Canada; owns house and lot. 

HUCKINS GEORGE, Neponset; carpenter; Rep; born in Canada; owns house and lot. 

HUCKINS Mrs. widow of Michael; P.O. Neponset; owns house and lot; has 3 daughters. ■ 

HUCKINS MOSES, Neponset; carpenter; Rep, Meth; born in Can.; owns house and lot. 

HUCKINS OSRO, Neponset; laborer, lives on rented property; Rep; born in Canada. 

HUDSON WM. Sec. 3, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents Dr. Priestman's farm; Ind. 

INGHAM JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 30, Neponset; P.O. Kewanee; born in Cheshire, Eng- 
land, in January, 1835; came to this county in 1854; Rep; owns 260 acres of land valued at 
$19,500. He makes a specialty of pork-raising, having shipped in one year a lot of 71 head 
averaging 560 pounds each, all bred on his own farm. Another year 72 head, 525 pounds each, 
71 head, 518 pounds each, 63 head, 551 pounds each, averaging as above for the last five or 
six years. Wife was J. A. Ingham; married in 1869; four children. 

JONES NELSON, Sec. 9; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres valued $12,000. 
JEF DEM, Neponset; painter; Rep; born in N.Y.; rents house; wife and one child. 

. TT'ENNEDY DANIEL, Neponset; railroad hand; Dem; Civth; born in Ireland. 
■'^ KIRKLAND WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; employee A. TurnbuU; born Scotland. 
KISER H. Sec. 6; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born Germany. 
KRAUSE F. Sec. 18; P.O. Neponset; farmer, Dem; Luth; born Germany. 



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ADD JOSIAH, Neponset; retired farmer; Dem; Ind; born in N.H.; owns house and lot. 
LAWLESS JAMES, Neponset; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; married; 4 children- 



392 VOTKKS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

LEK MYRON H. Mcrchanl; Xepon-iti; born Canandaigua. N.V., Aug. 8, 1820; came to 
thi-i counly in 1852; Re;); Iml; owns hoU'icand loi valued at $3,500; worked for R.R. Co. 18 
years; wife was Oressa .\. Mann; married Dec. 13. 1S50; one .son and one daughter. 

LEWIS M. A. Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Pa.; owns 160 acres. 

LEWIS G. M. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Del.; owns 160 acres valued at $16,000. 

LORD A. C. Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; teamster; Ind; owns house and lot; wife and 2 children. 

LYFORD JOS. Nepmset; farmer and e.\-nierchant; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres val. $14,000. 

LYFORD J. Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Melh; from N.H. 

LYKE M;()N.\RD. Neponset House; hotel porter; Dem; born in N.Y. widower, 3 children. 

LYLE ROISER T, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Mormon; born in Scotland. 

L.YL1C KUFUS, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 28; P O. Neponset; born in Stark Co., III., April 
12, 1S55; came to this county in 1874; Republican; wife was Arinda Williamson; married 
Sept. 5. 1S74; one child. 

LYLE S. D. Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland. 

TV /r .^CKI.IN W. W. Neponset; ex-luml)er merchant; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot. 

•'■'•'■ M.\t;OON CHESTER, Neponset; laborer; Ind; Meth; born in Canada. 

MALANKV EDWARD, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 137 acres. 

MARKEE J. C. Sec. i- P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Canada. 

MATHESON RODERICK, Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Pres; born in Scotland. 

MAYCOOK SAMUEL, Retired farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Neponsei; born in Lancashire, 
England, .^ug. 24, 1S13; came to ihe state in 1837; Rep; Meth; owns 11 acres of land, valued 
at $3,000; has been Justice, School Director, Trustee, and held other town offices; wife 
was Augusta Currier; married Sept. 24, 1S40; six children, three living. 

MAXON JOHN, P.O. Neponset; gardener; Dem; oldest man in the township, over 90. 

MAXWELL MORRIS. Neponset; laborer; Ind; born in Rureau Co. not married. 

MEAR JOHN Sr. Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England. 

MEAII J. W. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Nepon.set; born in Illinois Dec. 25. 1847: came to Co. 
in 1849; I'-sp; Meth; owns 106 acres of land, valued at $:o,ooo; wife was Elizabeth Pratt; 
married .\pril, 1S72. 

MEAR JOHN W. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in 111; 106 2-3 acres. 

ME.\R S.\MUEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; from England; rents. 

MILLER GEORGE, Neponset; Section Supt. C. B. & Q. R. R.; Dem; bornlreland; owns house. 

MILLER J.\MES, Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Ireland; 340 acres. 

MILLER J.\MES Jr. lives with his father; P. O. Kewanee; Rep. 

MILLER WILLI.'VM, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset and Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt. 

MOORE ROBERT, Neponset, organ manufacturer (firm of .Moore i: Austin); Rep. 

MOORE E. L. Rev. Neponset; former pastor Baptist Church; Rep; Bapt; born in N. J. 

MOCROFT T. Sec- 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; rents of W. Stablet. 

MORSE LUCIUS O. (of firm of Morse & Vancourt) Hardware and Farm Implements, 
Neponset; born in Caledonia Co. Vt. Feb. 10, 1840; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Ind; 
owns house and lot. value $1,800; was Postmaster at Neponset; Sergeant Co. G, 3ii V'ermont 
three years; wife was Addie Hatch; married Aug. 13, 1867; two sons. 

MOOCROPT HERBERT, lives with Geo. Bowen; Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth. 

McBEATII DUNCAN, Sec; 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Scotland. 

McBEATH FINLEV, .Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born Scotland. 

McBEATH JOHN, lives with father; P.O. Neponset; Dem; born Scotland. 

McCRACKIN HENRY, Neponset; teamster; Dem. 

McFARLAND WILLIAM, Neponset; laborer; Dem; born in Ind; has wife and four children. 

• McINTIRE P:RASTUS, Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; came to Co. in 1S55. 

I McINTIRE ERASTUS, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Neponseet; born in Somerset Co. Me. 

M.ay II, 1823; came to county in 1856; Rep; Bapt; owns 60 acres, value $6,000; wife was 

Miss Hester A. Russell of Maine; married November, 1856; three children, Charles E., 

Mabel R., and Maud E. 

McINTIRE EZRA, Sec. 14; P.O. Nepon.set; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; 80 acres. 

McLENNAN GEORGE, .Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland. 
McLE.\RAN WILLIAM, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born Vermont. 



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McMillan G. Neponset; clerk and book-keeper with J. A. Russell; Rep; born Ohio. 
McRAE JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Bapt; gi acres; came from Scotland in 1874. 

"XT ICHOLS LEVI, Neponset; Ind; shoemaker and dealer; born in England; lot and shop. 
■"■^ NEELY ANDREW, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 
NEWMAN JOHN R. Neponset; painter; Ind; owns house and lot; wife and three children. 
NORTON GEORGE, Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
NORTON MARK, Sec. 4; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; 96 5S-100 ac. val. $5,000; born in 111. 
NORTON WILLIAM, Neponset; farmer; Rep; has several farms; born in England. 

/^SBORN ZEALOR, Neponset; teamster; Dem; wife and one child; lives on rented property. 

^-^ OTLEY THOMAS C. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; 160 ac. val. $16,000. 

OTLEY GrEORGE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; born in York- 
shire, England, May 20, 1S24; came to this Co. in 1S53; Republican and Episcopal; owns 
640 acres of land, valued at $48,000. Mr. Otley has been engaged for the last five or six 
years in raising blooded slock. Some of the finest bred in the country are to be found in his 
herd. Among the noted families may be seen fine specimens of the " Louans," " Princesses," 
" Gwynne," "Young Marv's," " Sancy," etc. He also owns the celebrated Bull "Baron 
Bates Third," 11,332, bred lay Walcott and Campbell, N. Y. Mills. He has some very 
nice sheep. Mrs. Otley was Miss Jane Haxby, of Yorkshire, England; married Jan. 
3, 1850. Family of five children: William J., Eliza J., Christina, Robert T., Arthur H. H. 

OARKS G. C. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Va.; i6o ac. val. $11,000- 

PARK W. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. Bapt; single; born in Va. 1843. 
PATRIDGE L. W. Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Vt. 
PEGG JOHN, Sec, g; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; rents; born in England; widower. 
PEEBLES T. Sec. 14; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Scotland; married. 
PETTIT M. S. Miss, Neponset; milliner; owns personal property on which she pays taxes. 
PETTIT JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.; rents land. 
PETTIT J. B. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; rents of E. L. Moore. 
PHILIPS HENRY, Neponset; laborer; Ind; born in N.Y.; lives on rented property; has a wife. 
PHILIPS PERMELIA, widow, Neponset; owns house and lot; has five children. 
PICKERING GEORGE; Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England. 
PRIESTMAN LAWRENCE, Neponset; wagonmaker; Dem; born in England; owns shop. 
PRIESTMAN JOHN Dr. Neponset; physician; Rep; born in England; 160 ac. and town prop. 
PRICE Mrs. Neponset; widow of Hiram Price; owns house and lot; two children, boy andgirl. 
PRINCE ROBERT, Neponset; capitalist; Rep; Cong; born in England; owns house and lot. 
PRICE JOSEPH, Neponset; optician; Dem; married, and has two children; rents house. 



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UIRK JAMES, Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer, Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
QUIRK PETER, Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 



"D EDMON DANIEL, Neponset, blacksmith; Dem; owns house and lot; married 

RENNER R. Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1840; owns 80 acres. 
RHEA PHILIP C. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Virginia; married. 
RH;0DES JOHN, Neponset; farmer with his brother; Rep; born England; lives with daughter. 
RHODES THOS. Neponset; justice of peace; Rep; born in England; owns 160 acres. 
RICE B.-B. Neponset: blacksmith; Rep; Cong; born in Ohio; owns house and lot, and shop. 
RICE DANIEL, Neponset; clerks in J. A. Russell's store and lives with father; Rep. 
RICHARDSON JOB, Neponset; laborer; Dem; born England; wife and five chddren. 
ROBERTS JAS Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; owns 40 acres; wife, 9 children. 
ROBINSON ANDREW, P.O. Neponset; student Chicago Medical College; Dem; Bapt. 
ROBINSON GEO. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Maine; owns 80 acres, val. $10,000. 
ROBINSON WM. S. Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; employee \Vm. Ingham; born England. 

ROLLINS , Neponset; laborer; Rep; born Vt; owns house and lot. 

ROSE JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; 20 acres. 
RULE ALEX. Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from" Scotland. 



394 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

RULE JAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Nepoiiset; farmer; Rep; born Scotlnnd. 

RUl.K JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; from Scotland; 322 ac. val. $20,000. 

JRULK \VII.iLIA3I, Karmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ro.xhurghsbire, Scotland, 

April 13. 1S52; came to Co. in 1853; Rep; U. Pres; wife was Miss Sophronia Meltlcr, of 

Galva, Heniy Co. Ill; married Dec. 27, 1S76. 
RUSSELL E. C. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; born in Ohio, Dec. II, 1838; came to 

this Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, value $12,800; wife was Margaret Fellows, 

married Nov. 15, 1861; three children. 
RUSSELL J. A. Neponset; merchant and banker; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; wife. 
FsUSSELL STEPHEN, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Indiana; lives with brother. 

CADLER J. Sec. 21: P.O. Neponset; rents; Rep; born England. 

•^ SADLER RICHARD, Neponset; saloon-keeper; Dem; born England; wife. 

SCHULZ JOHN L. Sec. 5, P.O. Neponset; farmer; German Cong; born Germany; I20ac. 

SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland. 

SCOTT ROBT. Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born Oliio. 

SHARER ELIAS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot; wife, 8 children. 

SHARP ROBT. Neponset; butcher; Ind; born England; owns land and town property. 

SHARP SAMUEL, P.O. Neponset; laborer, works for Mr. Neely; Dem; born Virginia. 

SHOEMAKER JASPER, Neponset; teamster; Rep; born in Ind; lives with his mother. 

SHOEiMAKEK W. W. Merchant, Sec. 10, P.O. Neponset; born in Yates Co. N.V. June 
g, 1S34; cTme to county in 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at Sg.ooo; 
house and lot in town, valued at $1,000; merchandise, valued at $3,000; wife was Mary E. 
Eraser; married Sept. 17, 1857; five children. 

SIVERDY JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; works for Jas. Tibbits; Rep; from Mass. 

STABLER R. J. Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England. 

SNOW P. \V. Sec. 6, P O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Mass; owns 160 acres. 

SMITH ED. F. Neponset; laborer; Dem; owns house and lot; has one son. 

SMITH T. Neponset; renter and laborer; Dem; wife and two children. 

SPANGI.ER T. C. Neponset; town marshal, gunsmith; Rep; wife and one child. 

SPIEGEL AUGUST. Sec. 7, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Luth; born in Prussia; owns 120 acres. 

SPRAGUE WILLIAM A. Neponset; clerk for J. A. Russell; Rep; came from Indiana. 

STABLER Mrs. Widow, Neponset; owns house and lot in town; has raised a family. 

STABLER JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England. 

STABLER WILLIAM, Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England. 

STABLER WILLIAM A. Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; lives with father; Rep; from England. 

STETSON EZRA, M.D. whose portrait is given elsewhere, was born in Springfield, 
Otsego Co. N.Y. Sept. 10, 1813; his father's name was Jesse, the son of Ezra, who was the 
son of Ezra, who was the son of Anthony, who was the first begotten son of Cornet Robert 
Stetson, of Scituate, Mass. 1634, from whom are descended all of the name in America. 
They did not come over in the " Mayflower." 

The subject of this sketch was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, and received 
a liberal education for a man of his lime; served an apprenticeship as printer two years, 
when he commenced the study of medicine and graduated an M.D. in 1S36-37 in the College 
of Physicians and Surgeons \\ est^rn New York, at Fairfield; came west in 1837, and located 
at Galesburgh, Mich, where he remained eighteen years; was married June 17, 1S38. to Jane, 
daughter of Joseph Miller, Esi]. of Winsted, Conn, and has been blessed with five sons and 
one daughter; came to Bureau Co. in 1853. and bought the ^ sec. where now stands his 
tloiiK : at this time he was worth less than $2,000, and this, as the good old doctor expresses 
it, consisted mainly in truck ami dicker. 

With undaunted perseverance he has steadily accumulated a large fortune, owning about 
goo acres, and a finer stock farm can not be found in this section; he has devoted much of 
his atteniion to raising fine blooded stock, having crossed the broad .\tlanlic three years 
ago to secure the best breeding slock of draft horses in the old world. 

He was a memlierof the Michigan Legislature in 1S53. since which time he has dropped 
politics, being disgusted with the cla.ss of men who make our laws. 

A bitter enemy of into.\icating ihiiik of all kinds and tobacco in any form, the doctor 
enjoys the best of health, and has lived to see his family grow up around him, useful citizens 
of this "glorious republic." and a source of pride to their father, «-ho now says he "only 
awaits the summons of the Grand Master of the Universe, calling him from labor to 
refreshment." " So mote it be." 



BUREAU COUNTY: NEPONSET TOWNSHIP. 395 

STETSON JESSE, Farmer, son of Dr. E. Stetson, and lives with father; Rep; born in Mich. 

STETSON JOHN, Farmer, son of Dr. E. Stetson, and lives with father; Rep; born in Mich. 

STETSON SHERMAN, Sec. 2, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Michigan; owns 154 ac. 

STETSON J. M. Neponset; druggist; Rep; Cong; born in Mich; he is a single man. 

STEVENSON WILLIAM Jr. Sec. II, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents 80 ac; Rep; born in N.Y. 

STEVENSON WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y.; owns 240 ac. 

STEWART AMOS, Neponset; laborer; Ind; has wife and one child; lives on rented property. 

STONE GEORGE, Neponset; butcher, renter; Ind; wife and four children; was in the army. 

STUDLEY C. Mrs. widow; Sec. 9; P.O. Neponset; 80 acres, estate of C. Studley, val. $5,000. 

STUDLEY CHAS. Mrs. (widow) Sec. 9, P.O. Neponset; owns farm, 80 acres. 

STUDLEY THOMAS, Sec. 5. P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born England. 

STUDLEY WM. Sec. S, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in England; owns 260 ac. 

SWEET NATHAN L. Sec. i, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Ohio. 

SWEET LEVI, Sec. i, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born 111. 

SWIGAR CAGE^ Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; owns 124 acres; married and 7 children. 

' I "AISEY JAMES, Neponset; carpenter; owns house and lot; wife and two children. 
-*■ TIBBITTS GUSTAVUS, Sec. 29, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Maine. 
TALADAY E. S. Blacksmith and Farmer, Neponset; born in Chemung Co. N.Y. June 9, 
1837; came to county 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; was in 146th 
Reg. I. V. I. one year; married Martha Maycock, March 8, i860; four children. 
TIBBITTS JAS. Sec. ig; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; from Maine. 
TURNBULL ALEX. Sec. '32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland. 
TURNBULL JAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland. 
TURNER JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; 160 acres; val. $8,000; Eng 
TURNER JOHN H. Sec. 19; P.O. Neponset; Rep; lives with father; from 111. 
TWING SILAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. 



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AN COURT E. D. Neponset; hardware merchant; Rep; born in N.Y.; wife and 2 children. 



■\17"ALKER NOAH, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; employee of A. Turnbull; born in Va. 

* *^ WALLACE REUBEN, Sec. Ii; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 
WALLACE L. Sec. 14; P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Vt. 

WATT ISS.AC, Neponset; retired merchant; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; owns house and lot. 
WELLS F. I. Neponset; furniture dealer and undertaker; Rep; Bapt, owns a house a-nd lot, 
WELLS SAMUEL, Neponset; retired; Rep; Cong; lives with his son; has a wife and family. 
WHAPLES W. D. Merchant and Banker; Neponset; born in Newing'on, Conn., July 

3, 1832; came to this county June, 1856; Rep; Cong; owns town lots valued at $1,000; his 

wife was Mary E. Lawrence; married Nov. 29. 1859; have two boys. 
"WHEELER J. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; born in Farrington, Me., in 1823; came 

to this county in 1859; Rep; Bapt; owns 190 acres of land, valued at $12,350; wife was 

Clara Mclntyre; two sons living. 
WHITTLE WM. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; born in England, Oct. 18. 1814; came 

to this county in 1855; '■"^'l Epis; owns 93J^ acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was 

Margaret Dodd; was married July 3, 1850; two children, one living. 
WHITE HENRY, P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Ind; has two children; was in the naval service. 
WHIPPLE CHAS. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born in N,Y.; single. 
WICKS CHAS. Neponset; painter; Rep; born in 111.; owns a house and lot; has a wife; 
WICKS EDWARD, Neponset; painter; Rep; born in 111.; lives on rented prop; has a wife. 
WICKS W. C. Neponset; blacksmith; Dem; born in N. Y.; owns a house and lot; has a wife. 
WILTSE WM. Neponset; book agent; Rep; Meth; born in Ind; owns house and lot; has wife. 
WING JAMES, Neponset; laborer; Ind: married; lives on rented property. 
WINN EBASTUS, Mason; Sec. lo; P.O. Neponset; born in Ohio Aug. 5, 1850; came 

to this county in 1857; Rep; lives on rented property belonging to his father; his wife was 

Ella Bane, of Streator, 111; married Nov 17, 1874. 
WINN LUDWELL R. Neponset; justice and police magistrate; born in Va. in 1811. 



396 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

WINN JOHN, Neponset; laborer; Ind; son of L. R.; not married. 

WINN THOS. Neponset; laborer; lives with his father; son of L, R.; not married. 

WILLIAMSON CHESTER, See. i8; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. 

WRIGHT H. G. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born in Vt.; owns property where he lives. 

WYMAN JOHN, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Maine; came here in 1856; wife and one son. 

'\/OUNG, Mrs. Neponset; keeps restaurant; owns the property where she lives; widow. 
'VIMME'^ HENRY J. Neponset; painter; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot; wife and child. 



GOLD TOWNSHHIP. 

A NDEKSON CH.\RLES, lives with his father, P.O. Sheffield; from Sweden. 
-'^ ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Sweden. 
ALLIN B. A. Mrs. Farming, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; born in Manchester, Ind. Jan. 6, 1842; 

came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; Meth; married James AUin July 3, 1874, her name before 

her marriage was Owen; Mr. Allin was born in Hunterdon Co. N-. J. March g, 1S23; Mr. 

AUin had six children by his first wife and none by the last; names of children, I. L., K. F., 

Jas.T., C. E., Mary J. and William. 
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; from Sweden, came in 1871. 
ARMITT JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from England. 
ARMIT T SETH, Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Eng. 
ARMITT THOS. lives with his father, P.O. Sheffield; Rep. 



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ONELY JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; fanner; Dem; Prot; from Ireland. 

CONLEY WILLIAM, Sec. 14, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ireland. 



T^OTY SOLOMON, Sec. 7, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mass; came to Co. 1876. 

^ DRAKE Z. Sec. 35, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Advent; from N. J. 

DUNN BERNARD, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland 1869. 

"PSTES J. M. Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; tenant fanner; Dem; Univ; from Iowa; came to Co. 1858. 
T7RITZ EDWARD, Sec, 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem;' Lib; from'N.Y; came to Co. 1862. 

FULLEKTON JABIES, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; born in Ireland 1837; came to 
the U. S. 1850, and to this Co. 1864; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres land, val. $2,400. val. per- 
sonal $800; married Levena Steward Jan. 13, 1869; she was born in Ireland in 1847, came 
to the U. S. 1868; have three sons, William, George, James; Mr. F. is at present Path- 
master. 

GUY ANI>REW, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; was bom in Ireland May 9, 1835; came 
to this Co. in 1859; Lib; owns 120 acres land, val. $4,800, val. personal property $1,000; 
married Mary McCreef Jan. 7, 1858; she was bom in Ireland June n, 1838; have five 
children, two sons and three daughters — James, J. A., Mary J., Margaret, and Emma. 

T T ALE L. C. Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Lib; Bureau is native county. 

■"^ HO.STUS WILLIAM, Sec. 15, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 

HALE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; was bora in York Co. Penn. March 10, 
1823; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; owns 120 acres land, val. $3,600, val. personal 
property $1,500; married Susannah Bender Sept. 21, 1843; she was born in Lancaster Co. 
Pa. Feb. n. 1S34; h.ive six children, five living and one dead — Mary C, Rachael A., Levert 
C, William H., John H.; held the office Overseer Highways Jhree years. Director thirteen 
years. Road Commissioner six years. 

HUNT GEORGE, Sec. 1, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; Mass; 80 acres, $2,400. 

JACKSON S. W. Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England 1855. 
JOHNSTON CHRISTAN, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; from Denmark. 
JOHNSTON JOSEPH, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Unit; from Ohio, came in 1851. 



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BUREAU COUNTY: GOLD TOWNSHIP. 39T 

KEALIHER M. H. Sec. 14, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Me; came to this Co. 1874. 
KEALTHER SEWALL, Sec. 14, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Maine 1874. 
KOMK J. H. Sec. 14, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; came 1849. 

INAWEAVER H. H. Sec. 26. P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Pa; came 1857. 
LOUDEN WILLIAM, Sec. 22, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ireland. 

A/TcCABE TERRENCE, Sec. ig, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Cath; came to this Co. in 1855. 

^^^ McCUNE JAMES. Sec. 28, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Pa. 

McCABE MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Sheffield; was born in Ireland Sept. 1820; 
came to the U. S. 1848, and to this county in 1854; Dem; Cath; owns 587 acres land, val. 
$15,000; married Hannah Maloney April, 1855; she was born in Ireland Nov. 1836; have 
seven children, four sons and three daughters — Katie, Patrick, W. R., Michael, James, 
Mathew, Hannah. 

McCUNE JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born in. 111. 

McCUNE JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

MALONEY ED. Sec. 23, Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

MILLS ABEL, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; was born in Rutland Co. Vt. June 13, 1802; 
came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Bapt; owns 200 acres land, val. $5,000, val. personal prop- 
erty $1,000; married Cynthia L. Smith Oct. I, 1843; she was born in Mass. Sept. 25, 1822; 
has one child by this wife, E. E., and four by his first wife, W., Martha, Edward, and S.; was 
Road Commissioner five years, and Town Clerk three years, Collector one year, Assessor one 
year; has been School Treasurer ten .years. 

MORGAN JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Cath; from Ireland; came to Co. in 1855. 

MONKS EDWARD, Sec. 23; P.O. Sheffield; farmer, Dem; Cath; from N.J. 

AJORTON THOMAS, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Erg. 



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SBORN THOS. Sec. 20; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland, 1856. 



pETERSON GEO. Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Luth; Germany; came in 1854. 

^ PETERSON J. Sec. 33; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; Sweden. 

PETERSON MOSE, Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark, 1859. 

"p ASMISSON RASMUS, P.O. Sheffield; came to this Co. in 1867; from Denmark. 
■^ REYNOLDS JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Epis; Eng. 
ROMME C. J. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Danish Ch.; from Denmark, 1872. 

CIMPSON CHAS. T. Sec 20; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Infidel; born in Bureau Co, 1846. 

'^ SMITH JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Pres; born in Ireland, 1852; came to Co. in '63. 

SIMPSON J. H. Teacher; Sec. 21; P.O.Sheffield; w.is born near Tiskalwa, Bureau Co., 
111., Jan. 9, 1841; Rep; Free Thinker; value of personal property $200 in books, formerly 
the scientific correspondent of the Bureau Co. Republican; he was born in this Co. only ten 
years after the first white child, consequently he is one of the oldest settlers; he has also 
given his attention to botany, zoology, astronomy, geology, and natural philosophy, and is 
to-day one among the best posted young men in this county. 

SMITH JOHN. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield, farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ireland; came to Co. in '47. 

SMITH KOBERT, Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ireland in 1832; came to 
the U. S. in 1841, and to this county in 1866; Dem; Pres; owns 120 acres land, val. $4,800; 
value of personal property $1,500; married Jane Murphy in Putnam Co., 111., 1859; she was 
born in Chester Co., Pa., Aug. 12, 1839; have nine children, four daughters and five sons : 
Hannah R., John C, Margaret J., Mary A., Robert C, William M., Thomas N., Martha I., 
Alexander; has been School Director one year and a half. 

SPRATT N. Sec. 14; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in III. 



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HOMAS W. H. Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 



TITUS LAWSOK", Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; was born in Clinton Co., O., June 30, 
1832; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Lib; owns 68 acres land, value $2,000, married 
Mary Wood Sept. 15, 1854; she was born in Clinton Co., O., May 22, 1838; have nine chil- 
dren : U. F., John A., Annie, Milton F., M., A. W., R. B., Margaret E., Estella May; has 
been School Director six years. 



398 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 



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ICANDER Mr. "P.O. SlielVield; from Sweden; came to this counly in 1876. 



"\1 T^ALL JOHN, lives with his uncle Fritz; Dem; Lib; from Pa.; came to this county in 1875. 
* ^ WEST F. D. Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y.; 

WEST P. J. lives with his father; P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from N.Y. 

WHKELOCK GEO. Tenant farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ohio, Hamilton 
Co., April 26, 1846; came to this state in 1857; value of personal property $200; manfr. 
Carriages and Buijyies, and all implements for general use; does Blacksmithing; came to 
this county in 1 862; Rep; Univ. 

WILSON SETH, Tenant fanner; Sec. 27; P.O. SheffieM; was born in Yorkshire, Eng., 
Oct. 31, 1S42; came to the U. S. iS6g; came to this county in 1875; value of personal prop- 
erty $500; married Abigail Headley May 15, .1S73; she was born in Yorkshire, Eng., Jan. 
31, 1849; have one son, George; Dem; Lib. 

WISELY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec.ig; P.O. Sheffield; was born in Ireland June 24, 1820; 
came to the U. S. in 184S, and to this county in 1854; Dem; Cath; owns 285 acres of land; 
value $10,000; married Rose Fitzimmons in 184(1; she was born in Ireland Nov. 24, 1820, 
and came to the U. S. same year; have seven children, three sons and four daughters ; Jas. 
and David, both voters, Julia, Ellen, Ed, Rosean, Mary; has been Path-masler two terms, 
and School Director two terms. 



MACON TOWNSHIP. 

A LBRECHT PETER, Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; born in Germany. 

■^^ AKIN JAMES B. Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bap; from Pa; came to Co. 1838. 

ALBREHT CHRISTIAN, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Lombardville; born in Germany 
Feb. 10, 1S21; came to this county in 1837; Dem; Mennonite; owns 400 acres land valued 
at $16,000; married Katlie Roggy Sept. 17, 1S48. She was born in Germany in 1830; came 
to the U. S. in 183S; have six children — five daughters and one son. 

ANDERSON ALLEN, Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Pa. Jan. 16, 1S56. 

ANDERSON ISRAEL Dr., Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; Dem; born Pa; came here in 1858. 

ANDERSON ISRAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; Rep; Dem; born Ohio; came here in 1S58. 

ANDERSON MARK, Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Church of God; bom Pa. Oct. 23, 1831. 

ANDERSON WILLIAM, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; Dem; born Clermont, O; came to county 1850. 

TDERKSTRESSER JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Ch. of God; born Pa. Jan. 1818. 

■'-* BLAISDELL STEPHEN, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; tenant fanner; Rep; Bapt; born N. H. 

BARNET J. W. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 30, 
1S51; came to this county in i868; Rep; value personal properly, $1,500; married Sarah 
0^b^)rn Nov. 5. 1S73: she was born Sept. 16. 1855; have one child, a daughter. 

BARNET ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; was b.)rn in Lincolnshire, 
Eng. in l82<i; came to N. Y. 1S33, and to this county 1S6S; Rep; Epis; owns 154 acres land 
valued at $10,000; value personal property, $2,000; married Ann Williams Oct. 4, 1846; she 
was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 17,1829; have five children, three sons and two 
daughters. 

BELL WALTER H., Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Buda; born in Harrison Co.. Ohio, March 
n. 1S30; came to this county in 1844; Dem; owns personal property value St.ooo; married 
Mary E. Hildreih Oct. 11, 1855; she was born in Egg Harbor, N. J., Jan. 16, 1836; have 
nine children, five sons and four daughters; served one year in the Ninety-third Ills. Vols., 
Co. C; was Constable one year in Bureau, Leepertown, and Macon Townships. 

BLISS ZENAS R. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Buda; was born in Bristol Co., Mass., June 10, 
8137; came to counly in 1857; Rep; Cong; owns iGo acres of land valueii at $8,000; married 
Mary Enos Dec. i, i860; she was l)orn in Richland Co., Ohio, Feb g, 1844; have six chil- 
dren, all sons; Mr. B. served in Co. K, 143d I,V.l; Mrs. Bliss' father was Lieut.-Col. in the 
war of l8l2. 

BOWSER SOLOMON Rev., Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Ch. of God; born Md., Dec. 11, 1817. 

BRADSTONE A. J., Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; born Pa.; came to this counly 1870. 

BR.'\DEY DENNIS, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; came to county 1830. 

ERODE A. J., P.O. Buda; born in Pa; came to Ills, in 1854. 




GEO. OTLEY, Esq.. 
Stock Breeder, Neponset Township. 



BUREAU COUNTY: MACON TOWNSHIP. 401 

BURKE TOBIAS, Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; was born in Quebec, Lower Canada, 
Aug. 15,1849; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Winebrennarian; owns 120 acres of land 
value $7,000; value personal property, $1,000; not married. 

BURLING JANE Mrs., Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; farming; Metli. Epis.; born in England. 

BURNETT E. J., Sec. 14; P.O. Buda; Rep; Cong; born in Otsego Co, Mich. 

/'^'AIN ROBERT, Sec. 7; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Maine; came to county 1856. 

^-^ CARPE ADAM, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; came to county in 1854. 

CAHILL, MAURICE, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Cork Co, Ire- 
land, June, 1S26; came to this county in 1852; Dem; Cath; owns 188 acres of land valued 
at $8,000; married Margaret Golden in 1846; she was born in Cork Co. Ireland, in 1830; 
came to the U. S. in 1852; have five children, three sons and two daughters; value personal 
property, §1,000. 

CARPENTER JAMES H. Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N. Y. 

CARPENTER W.^E. Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N. Y. 

CARPER ANDREW, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. Oct. 17, 1842. 

CARPER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; from Pa; came to county 1856. 

CARPER HENRY, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Winebrennarian; born in Pa. 

CARPER J S. Sec. 30; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; came to county from Pa. in 1S51. 

CARPER PHILIP, Sec, 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. Dec. 4, 1814. 

CARPER SAMUEL B. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford Co. Pa. Aug. 24, 
1844; came to this county in 1853; Rep; value personal property, $1,500; married Rebecca 
Zink in Princeton, 111. Feb. i, 1870; she was born July 10, 1S4S; have three children, two 
daughters and one son. 

CHASE CHARLES COL. Farmer, Sees. 6 and 31, Concord Tp; P.O. Buda; born in 
Sidney, Me. May 28. 1802; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Universalist; owns 240 acres 
of land, valued at $12,000; married Celia I>. Pitts in Fairfie'd, Me., March l32g; she was 
born in Winthrop, Me., Feb. ig, 1807; she died Feb. i, 1871; three boys and one girl 
living; has lost two children; served as Supervisor six years and Road Commissioner four 
years; was Colonel of Cavalry Corps Maine State Militia from 1834 to 1838; member of 
Maine State Legislature in 1841. 

CHASE CHARLES M. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born in Fairfield, Me. Dec. 14, 1829; 
came to this county in 1853; Rep; Liberal; owns 350 acres of land, valued at $18,000; 
married Emily L. Low Dec. 18, 1855; she was born in Clinton, Me. May 19, 1836; four boys. 

CORAL ABRAHAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; M. E.; born Ohio; came to Co. 1850. 

CORE PERLEY, Sec. 29; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; born Ohio; came to Co. 1850. 

CRISMAN CALVIN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford Co. Penn. June 28, 
1849; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 119 acres; Rep; Bapt; married Mary I. Aiken Oct. 28, 
1873; wife born Sept. 16, 1854; two children. 

CRISMAN WILLIAM, Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Pa. June 26, 1825. 

CRISMAN WILLIAM A. Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. Feb. 13, 1850. 

TRAVIS VANDEVERE, Sec. 26; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; from Steuben Co. N.Y. 

^-^ DEMASY MICHAEL, Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath. 

DESHIRI THOMAS, Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. May 17, 1819. 

DORAN EDMON E. Sec 17; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Pres; born May 23, 1848. 

DRISCOLL FLORENCE, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; born in Cork Co. 
Ireland, 1S26; came to N.Y. 1851; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Cath; married Julia 
O'Brien in 1846; she was born in 1826; have eight children, three sons and five daughters: 
Maria F., Catherine E., John, Jennie, Ella, Florence, Willie* Julia; owns 80 acres land, value 
$4,000. 

DUNNE JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Cath; came to Co. in 1866. 

DUNNE MICHAEL, Fanner; Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Kings Co. 
Ireland, in 1806; came to this county in May, 1848; Dem; Cath; owns 240 acres land, value 
$15,000; married Julia Ryan in Kings Co. Ireland; she was born in 1805 in Westmeath 
Co. Ireland; came to this county in 1867; have three sons, James, Joseph, and John — all 
voters and live at home. 

"PATON J. W. Sec. 2g; P.O. Neponset; tenant farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
-^ EDMINSTER GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Rep; born N. Y. 
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402 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

ItlGSTV JACOB, Sec. 35; I'.O. Loinhaidvillc; fanner; l.ibcral; Memioiiilc; born Germany. 
EIGSTY JOHN, Sec. 34; I'.O. Loniliaiilville; Lilieral; Mennonite; born in Germany. 

'PISHER A. J. Sec. 22; Kep; from I'.-i. came 10 Co. in 1857; lives with his father. 

^ I'ISIIEK D. C. Sec. 22; P.O. liuda; Kep; from Pa; came to Co. in 1857. 

KOKI) ItUFUS, Farmer; Sec. 2; I'.O. Buda; horn in Maine Sept. i, 1S12; came to tliis 
county in 1869; Rej); Ind; own.s 600 acres of land, valued at $35,000; is President of the 
liuda Manufacturins^ Co. and the Watson Coal & Mining Co. of Iowa; was engaged twenty- 
seven years on the Mississippi River as Captain and Superintendent of Steamboats; his first 
wife was Martha Webb Cressy; married Sept. 1S46; one son; his present wife was Laura C. 
M. Childs, to whom he was married March, 1S67; one son. 

KO.STER CHARLES, Sec. 12; P.O. liuda; farmer; Rep; born in Washington Co. R.I. 

FOSTKR .TOKL H. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; was born in Onondaga Co. N. V. .Sept. 
iS, 1841; came lo this county in 1S6S; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, value $10,000; value of 
personal prop. Si.ooo; married Rebecca Barnet April 2, 1S5S; she was born in Onondaga 
Co. N.^', March 27, 1S35; have four children, J. B., Enimit,'John, and Grace. 

FOSTKIJ S. H. Farmer; Sec. 2; I'.O. Buda; was born in Washington Co. K. I. Feb. I, 
1820; came to this county in 1857: owns 320 acres, value $20,000; Kep; (Juaker; married 
Sarah Browning Oct. I, 1846; she was born in Washington Co. R. I. Aug. 5, 1827; have four 
sons and one daughter. 

/^ORMAN JAMES, P.O. Lombardville; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 






GUM CHARLES, Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Dem; born Illint 



TT ANLEY ANDREW, Sec. 15; P.O. Buda, tenant farmer, Rep; M. E.; born in Pa in 184S. 

■•^ IIANLEY JACOB, Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; Rep; M. E; born in Pa; came to Co. in 1866. 

II ANLEY J. S. Sec. 32; V.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Church of God; born Pa. came to Co. 1865. 

HATjKY T. J. Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; was born in Merrimack Co N.H. July 7, 1836; came to 
this county in 1S60; Rep; (^ong; owns l6o acres, value §8,000; married Bessie A. Eastman 
Sept. 29, 1S64; she was born in Merrimack Co. X. 11. .\ug. 19, 1S40; has held the office of 
Supervisor for three years. 

HAKlUMAJf ALBERT, Tenant F.armer; Sec. 21: P.O. Buda; was born in Caledonia 
Co. N'ermont, Dec. 14, 1S50; came to this county in 1851; Rep; married Jennie A. Sweiger 
Aug. 3,1873; she was born Nov, iS; l855;have one child. 

IIARR^■MAX HENRY, Sec. 2S; P. O. Buda; was born in N.Y. came to the county in 1872. 

1I.\RTLEY (.;. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; was born in Green Co. Pa. 

IIEN'DKR.SON BEXJ.VMIN F., Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Maine, April; 1853. 

ITICRAN' MICHAKL, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Lombardville; born in Fermanagh Co. Ire- 
land. Feb. 1824; came lo New York in 1849, and lo this county in 1S56; Dem; Cath; own-; 
244 acres; value Sl,200; married .Vnn Hand, Jan. to, 1856; she was born in 1833, '" Mona- 
glian Co., Ireland; have live children, three sons and two daughters. 

IIOR TON ALLEN, Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; .Meth;l)orn in Pennsylvania, Dec 31; 1S19. 

HORTOX FLI, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; was born in Bedford Co. Pa. April 14. 
1S24; came to county Xov.24, 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 128)^ acres land; val.Sio.ooo; married 
Mary Hamilton, July 5, 1846; she was horn in Bedford Co. Pennsylvania, Dec. 23. 1S23; 
liave seven children living and one dead; Allen J., Silas, Thoma.s, Catharine, Sarah, 
Louisa. Charity H.; there was just one house between where Mr. Ilorton now lives and Provi- 
dence, five miles, and just one house between his residence and Bradford, nine miles south; he 
was one among the oldest settlers in ihe Township of Macon; has been Commissioner of 
Highways and School Director. 

HOKTOX ILVRYEY. Sec. S; P.O. Biida; farmer; Rep; born in county, Jan. 14; 1853. 

HORTOX XO.\H,Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania 1855. 

HOR TOX SIL.\S;Sec. 16; P.O. Iliula; farmer;Rep; Meth; was born in Pennsylvania. 

JoHXSTOX L\MES;Sec. iS; P.O. Lombardville; Rep, Epis; came to this county in 1S52. 
JOXES .\XDREW r. lives wiih father. Sec. 8; born in Co; Rep; Ind. 
jOXES INO. Farmer; Sec. S; I'.i >. Tiiida; born Mass; Rep; liapl; 260 acres, value ,^13.000. 

KI'^ICFK PAT. Tenant Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Cork Co. Ireland, 
in 1S46; came to this county in 1SC9; Dem; Cath; value of per.sonal property S500; married 
Mary Casey, Feb. 5, 1870; she was born in Kerry Co. Ireland, June, 1848; have three child- 
ren, one son and two daughters. ' 



BUREAU COUNTY: MACON TOWNSHIP. 403 

T EE GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Biida; farmer; Rep; wa.s born in New York. 

^ LINCOLN GEORGE; Sec. 26, works for F. H. Stevens, Lombardville; Rep; bom in 111. 

LEWIS JEROME W. & GEORGE E, Farmers and Stock Raisers; Sec. 15, 14, and 
17; P,0, Buda; both born in Utica, New York; Jerome W, born July II, 1S4S; George E. 
was born Jan. II, 1S52; bolli came to this county in 1854; both Rep; own 500 acres of land; 
valued at $30,000, 

LEWIS AVM. T. Farnrer and Stock Raiser; Sec. II; P.O. Huda; was born in Lewis Co., 
New York, July 14, 1833; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 163 acres land, 
val. $12,225; married Caroline Livingston, Feb. 7, 1S55; she was born in Lake Co. Ohio, 
Dec. 7, 1837, have three children, two daughters and one son; have two sons dead. 

LONGSDRORFF J, H. Sec. 33, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Cumlierland Co., Pa. 

lY/j" OWBRAY WALTER, Sec. 25; P.O. Lombardville, 111. born in Peoria Co. Ill 
^^^ McLAIN LEMUEL., Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth, 

MeKIE R. Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Neponset; was born in Scotland, Aug. 30, 1S29; 
came to this county in 1S4S; Dem; owns 4S0 acres of land; val. $30,000; married Ann 
McLeod Nov. 1S67; she was born Aug. I, 1S43. in Scotland; came to America in 1863; have 
ten children, James, William, Jenette, Mary, Maggie, John, Nannie, Thomas, Flora. 

MASO?^ J. E. Farmer; Sec. II; P.O. Buda; was born in New York, Oct. 10, 1838; came to 
this county in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Nellie NL Reed in Buda, Illinois, Aug. 21, 1866; 
she svas born March 1839, in Cattaraugus Co. New York; have two sons; was Path-master 
three years. 

MASOX WILLIAM H. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born i]i Canterb^iry, N, H. Aug. 1S21; 
came to this State in 1S35; came to this county in 1S40; Rep; Ind; owns 240 acres of land, 
valued at $12,000; married Phoebe Ann Drawyer Jan. 24, 1S44; she was born in Peekskill, 
N. Y. Dec. 29, 1S22; she died Oct. 31, 1852; married M. A, Ivaime June 27, 1853; she was 
born in Chichester, N. M. March 21, 1S19; has one l.'oy by second marriage, one boy by first 
marriage deceased; was first Town Clerk of Macon; has served several years as School Direc- 
tor. 

MUNSON GILES, Sec. 33; P,0. Lombardville, Rep; Meth; was born in Pennsylvania. 

MUNSON \Y. B.; Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville, Stark Co.; was born in Pennsylvania. 

TN^EW NICHOL.AS, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; Dem; from Germany in 1845; tenant. 

-'■^ NEWTON CI-IAS. M., Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; machinist; born at Albany; N. Y. Sept. 10, 1847. 

/^\SBORN BENJAMIN, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; val. property $10,000. 

O'BRIEN" JAaiES, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lombardville, . Stark Co.; was born in 
Clare Co. Ireland, March i, 1S44; came to N.Y. in 184S; and to this county in 1856; Dem; 
Cath; value personal property $1,000; married Mary Gahill, Jan. i, 1870; she was born in Cork 
Co. Ireland, in 1S47; came to the U.S. in 1S52; have three children, two daughters and one 
son; Mr. O'Brien served three years in the 93rd 111. Vol. Co. E, under Col. Putman and 
under Capt. Orren Wilson. 

OSBORN DENNIS," Sec. 22; P.O. Buda;>as born in Pa,; came to this Co. 1S54. 

OSBORN EZRA, Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Pa. May 21, 1839. 

OSBORN OWEN, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; was born in Pa; came to this state in 1854. 

OSBORN STILES, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; Rep; farmer; born Oct. 30, 1S57. 

PATRIDGE a. L. Fanner; Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; was born in Keene, Cheshire Co. N.H., June 
3, 1S19; came to this county in 1865; Rep; owns 250 acres land; value $15,000; married 
Ellen C. Miner Dec. 11, 1845; she was born Oct. 24, 1825, in Canada; have eight children 
living and three dead : Eliza A., Leslie F., Newton ,\., Alice L., Helen F., Lyman H., Se- 
mira W., Edward M. 

PATTED ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. .Neponset; was born in Piscataquis county, 
Maine, Oct. 6, 1817; came to this county in 1863; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres of land; value 
$10,000; married Huldah Squfires Sept. g, 1S52; she was born Aug. 14, 1833; have five 
children — two sons and three daughters. Has held office of School Director one year, been 
Postmaster ten years. 

PRATT JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; was born in England, Sept. 6, 1847; 
came to this county in 1858; Dem; value of personal property $2,000; married Sarah E. Bartlett 
.Sept. 10, 1873; she was born Nov. 17, 1S52; have two children, daughters; served one year in 
the 151st Illinois Volunteers, Co. H. 



404 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 

■p ICIIARD JONES. Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; works for John Smilli. 

RTF.D \VM. L. Sec. 24; P. O. lUnla; Pres; farmer; Kep; born in Maryland; came in '56. 
KINGENBKKC; JOHN', Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. l.ombardville; was born in Germany 

Jan. 29, 1S46; came to this counliy in 1867; Deni; Mennonite; vaUte of personal property 

$1,000; married Lina Allireclit Dec. 14, 1S72; she was born in Bureau county, 111., Feb. 10; 

1S52. 
RUSSEIjT^ A1{N<)Ij1>, Farmer; Sec. 11; I'.O. Buda; born in Huntingdon County, Pa., 

Feb. II. 1826; came to this county Match, 18O2; Kep; owns 160 acres of land; value $8,800; 

married Mary Stone Sept. 2, 1S49; ^'^"^ "'''^ l)oni in the same county Dec. 7, 1827; have four 

children; one sun and three daughters. 

CMITH HENRY, Sec 11; P. O. Buda; hired man with W. S. Lewis; Dem; born in Ind. 
'-^ SMPrii JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; 160 acres; from New York. 
STEVENS F. H. Sec. 25; Lombardville; Dem; Ejiis; born in Illinois. 
STINSON ALLEN, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa., Oct. 28, 1S39. 
S\VE.\RINGEN HIRAM Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; Dem; Lib; Pres; was born in Ohio. 
SWEARINGEN WM., Sec. 29; P.O. Lombardville; Dem; came to this Co. in 1869 from Ohio. 
SWOPE E. J. with his father on Sec. 21; P.O! Buda; Rep; was born in Pa; came in 1856. 
SWOPE JOHN W., Sec. 21; P.O. Buda; Rep; Meth; bom in Pa; came to this Co. in 1856. 



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EBOU HARVEY D. Ohio; P. O, Providence; farmer renter; Rep; born in Ohio; came '74. 



TINKHAM JOSEPH AV. Farmer; Sec. 6 Macon Tp. and Sec. i Neponset Tp; PO. 
Buda; born in Anson, Maine, July 4, 1S34; came to this county in 1863; Dem; Ind; owns 
45 acres of land; valued at $3000; married Dorcas F. lieald Feb. 4, 1855; she was born 
in Maine April 24, 1836; five girls. 

VEITH ANDREW, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O .Lombardville; was born in Bureau Co., 
111., Sept. 15, 1843; Dem; Epis; value of personal property S700; married Julia McIIugh 
Dec. I, 1869; she was born in Syracuse Co., N. Y., March 7, 1S52; have three children; two 
sons and one daughter. 

ATI rATTS ALBERT, Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Vt., June 15, 1843. 
* * WATTS WM., Sec. 21; P.O. Buda; I'armer; Rep; from Vt.; came to this Co in 185S. 

WAY BENJ., Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.; came to this county in 1S58. 

WEST W. N. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.(3. Buda; born in Pennsylvania, April 27, 1844; came to 
this county in 1S57; Rep; owns two lots in Buda; married Mary J. Brown Feb. 7, 1866; she 
was born in Bureau County, 111., Sept. 8, 1S48; have two children, one son and one daughter; 
was in the g3d Illinois Volunteers, Co. H.; served three years, and never received a mark. 

WHITE E. A. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bap; from New York. 

WILSON CHAS. O. Sec. 4; P.O. Buda; farmer on Berkstresser's land; Rep. 

WINROSS GEO. P.O. Buda; was born in Yorkshire, Eng.; came to the U. S. in 1857. 

WINTERS HIRAM, stopping with Giles Miinson; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Meth. 

WOOD CHAS. Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; Dem; from R. I.; came to this county in 1848. 

WOOD WM. A. Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; born Illinois. 

■WOUNT DAVID. P. O. Huda; born in I'a.; came to this county in 1S61. 

'^INK CATHERINE Mrs. Farmer; Sec. g; P.O. Buda; born in Pa., Aug. 24, 17S9. 

^ ZINK SCOTT C. W. Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep.; born in county June 20, 1S54. 

ZINK JOHN, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford County, Pa, Aug, 23, 1S13; _< amc to 
this county in 1846; Uep; Meth; owns 205 acres; value $16,440; mairieil Elizabeth Thomp- 
son Sept. 5, 1847; four children; married Elizabeth Sensil. in Knox County. C, March 7. 
1865; six children by her. 



DAVIS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; born in Bure.nu Co. Nov. 14. 1S42; 
Rep; was in Co. K, V. I. of Iowa; his father and mother, Ilir.rm and Rebecca H.Tvis, came 
to the state in 1830; and moved to Iowa in 1855; his father wa^ born near riedliani, .Mass., 
Sept. 25, 1S12, and died Sept. 2$, 1863; Mrs. Davii was born July S, 1810. 



BUSINESS DIRECTORY 



Patroi^s in Bureau Co. 



PRINCETOIN^. 

Albrecht Jacob, Brewer. 

Bailey & BasCOm, Editors and Pro- 
prietors Biirea^i County Republican. 
Baldwin Chas. x\ttorney at Law. 

Brandon Alex, Sheriff. 

Chapman A. Scott, Dentist. Oiflce 

over Phelps' Furniture store, 68 
Main St. 

Colver Edward, Carpenter and Builder. 

Cox Benj. F. Livery, Sale, and Feed 
Stable. 

CrOSSley Geo. W. M.D., Physician and 
Surgeon. Office over Winter & 
Cushing's Drug- Store ; residence 
cor. Peru and Pleasant Sts. 

CusiC H. L. Dealer in Boots and Shoes. 

Dean Daniel H. Plain and Ornamental 
Book and Job Printer, office near 
C. B. & Q. R R. Depot, over 
Farmer's National Bank. 

Ellis Jas. H. Real Estate & Lisurance. 

Fagercrans P. & Co. Dealers in 

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver 
and Plated Ware, Spectacles, 
Gold Pens, Fine Cutlery, &c. 
Manufacturing and Repairing a 
Specialty. Established 1852. 

Farmer's National Bank, E. R. Vir- 

den, Pres.; Clark Gray, Cashier. 

First National Bank, B. s. Ferris, 

Pres.; Frank Gould, Cashier. 
Gibons Robert R. Attorney at Law. 



Griffith p. H. Proprietor Oakland Nur- 
sery and Flower Garden, Propa- 
gator and Dealer in General 
Nursery Stock. Wholesale and 
retail. Complete assortment. 
Low Prices. 

Harris & Cottle, wholesale Dealers in 
Crockery and Confeclionery, and 
retailers of Groceries. 

Henderson & Trimble, Attorneys and 
Counselors at Law, 

Henderson Walter L. Attorney at Law. 

Herron Jas. J. Attorney at Law. 

Immke H. W. Photographic Artist, 
Main St., near Depot. Latest 
styles Pictures taken at the lowest 
rates. All work warranted first- 
class. A large assortment of 
Frames, Albums, and Stereoscopic 
Views, constantly on hand. 

Johnson Chas. D. Manufacturer and 
Dealer in Pumps. 

Lauth Christian, Proprietor Farmer's 
National Hotel, Stoner's Block, 
Depot. Boarding by the day or 
week. Prices reasonable. 

Long John J. Attorney at Law. 

IVIcManis Geo. G. Miller, Blacksmith, 
and Bridge Builder. 

Mercer & Smith, Editors and Pro- 
prietors Bureau County Tyibiine. 

IVIileS Wm. Dealer in Lumber and 
Farm Machinery. 



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BUREAU COUNTV BUSINESS DIKECTORY. 



' PRINCETON— Continued. 

Miller Geo. W. Dcnlcr in Groceries, 
Crockery, (llassware, W'ooden- 
waru ; Cireen, Dried and Canned 
I'riiits. Goods given for all kinds 
produce. Main St. near C I!. & 
Q. Depot. 

Nljller Jacob, Real Kstate Insurance 
and Collection .\gencv. 

Peters, Eckels & Kyle, \uorneys at 

T.au-. 

Princeton Manufacturing Company. 

{■'ounders and .Machinists, and 
Manufacturers Farming Imple- 
ments. Established 1868. Cap- 
ital Stock $50,000. Jno. H. Bry- 
ant, Pres., J. Chrisman,Vice Pres., 
J. S. Miller, Treas., S, C. Fad- 
dock, Sec\-. 
Shuniand A. A. Dealer in Staple and 
I'ancy Groceries, Crockery and 
CJlassware. Agent White Star 
and Allan Steamshi]) lines. Main 
St. 

Skinner Richard M. .\tiorney and 

Counselor at i.aw. Slate's .Attor- 
ney of Bureau County. 

SpenS Conrad, M. D. Physician and 
Surgeon, Office on Main St. 

Streeter Theodore P. Lessee Repub- 
lican Steam, Book and Job Print- 
ing rooms. 

StrOCk Bros. Manufacturer Sash, 
Doors, Blinds and Mouldings, 
Turning, Scroll Sa^ving, Stair- 
work, &c. 

Templeton J. W. Postmaster. 

Thomas Chas. G. Dealer in Hides and 
.\gent National Lightning Rod Co. 

Thompson JaS. P. City Marshal. 

Wagner Jno. Brick Manufacturer. 

Waugh JaS. lUucher and Dealer in 
Fresh and Salt Meats. General 
Market. 



Washburn E. A. Treasurer and Col- 
lector Bi, reau Co. 

Wolfersberger & Immke, Dealers 

in Books, Stationery, Music. 
Musical Instruments, Pictures 
and P'rames. Cor. Main and La 
.Salle 
Woodruff & GoSSe, Dealers in Drugs, 
Meilicines, Chemicals, Paints, 
Oils, \'arnislies, Dye Stuffs, Fancy 
and Toilet .Articles, Sponges, 
Brushes, Perfumery, &c. Phy- 
sicians' Prescriptions carefully 
compounded, and orders an- 
swered with care and dispatch. 
Farmers and Physicians will find 
our medicines complete, warrant- 
ed genuine, and of best quality. 
Main St. near Depot. 

WALNUT. 

Bayard A. L., M. D., Physician and 
Surgeon. 

Brown J. H. & Co. Dealers Agricultu- 
ral Imiilements. 

Burke & Simmons, Grain and Stock 
Dealers, 

Burrell G. H. Druggist. 

Chandler E. C. Sewing Machine Agt. 

Crane E. Harness Manufacturer. 

Critchell F. C. Machinist. Blacksmith 
and I^caler in .-Xgricultural Imple- 
ments. 

Fox G. S. Shoemaker. 

Freeman & Brewer, Dealers in Cloth- 
ing, Boots and Shoes. 

Kelley Eleazer Jr. Projirietor Walnut 
House. , 

Kelley Isaac, Dealer in General Mer- 
chandise and .Agricultural Im- 
plements. 

Knight & Wolf, Livery, Boarding and 
Sale Stable. 

Kurtz I. Jr. Stock Dealer. 



BUKEATJ COUNTY BUSINESS DIKECTOET. 



407 



WALNUT— Continued. 

Landers & Knight, Law, Real Estate, 

Insurance and Collection Office. 
Le Feber Philip, Carpenter and 

Builder. 
Miller R. Carriage, House and Sign 

Painter. 
McElvannia Jas. Livery and Board- 
ing Stable. Prop. " Transient 

House." 
O'Neal Jno. Wagon-maker. 
Overholt C. Blacksmith and Proprietor 

Farmers' Hotel. 
Ramsey Jno. General Merchandise. 
Sayers J. H. General Merchandise. 
Strayer J. W. Agent for M. Mercer, 

Lumber and Building Material. 
Thompson J. H., M. D., Physican and 

Surgeon. 
Towner & Sackett, Grain and Stock 

Dealer. 
Townsend S. J. Editor Walnut Motor. 

Established July 4, 1876. 
Van Liew Frank E. Attorney at Law, 

Real Estate, Insurance and Col- 

Isction office. 
Woodard Wni. N. Attorney at Law. 

BUDA. 

Beckwith Werden N. Stock Buyer. 

Benedict S. M. & Son Bankers. 

Boal J. F. & Son, Druggists. 

Buchan Frank G. Dealer in Watches, 
Clocks, Fine Jewelry and Spec- 
tacles. A large variety of Motions 
and Periodicals constantly on 
hand. 

Buckman Henry C. Carriage Painter. 

Buda Manufacturing Company, Rufus 

Ford, Pres. 

Dennis & Anderson, Livery, Sale and 
Feed Stable. 

Ford Rufus H. Dealer in Lumber, 
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime, Ce- 
ment, &c. 



Fuller Geo. H. Physician and Surgeon. 
Kealiher Hugh F. Carpenter and 
Builder. 

Knipple & Smith, Dealers in Hard- 
ware, Stoves, Tinware, &c., cor. 
Depot and Main St. 

LockwOOd Thos. J. Dealer in all kinds 
Agricultural Implements, Wind- 
Mills, Pumps, Drain Tile, &c., 
and Mettler's celebrated Patent 
Drain-Tile Layer. 

Logenecker Peter, Furniture Dealer 
and Undertaker. 

McKee Wm. A. Wagon-maker. 

Morgan N. W. & Co. Butchers and 
Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meat. 

Page Isaac D. Postmaster and Dealer 
in School Books, and Stationery 
of all kinds. 

Reisinger Emanuel, Boot and Shoe 

Maker. 

Rick Jno. G. Notary Public, Tonsorial 
Artist, Agent Cunard, National, ' 
and Netherlands Steamship lines, 
also Agent Phoeni.\; Fire Insurance 
Co., Brooklyn and Morris Euro- 
pean E.xpress. 

Stewart I. B. & Co. Flouring Mill. 

Sweet Jacob L. Justice of the Peace. 

Sweetser Jno. Proprietor Highland 
Cemetery. 

Thorndike Wm. Butcher and Meat 
Market. 

Waite Benj. F. Banker and Dealer in 
General Merchandise. 

Weston James W. Proprietor Weston 
House. First-class Hotel. Good 
Sample Room. Livery and Feed 
Stable attached. 

SHEFFIELD. 

Boyden & Dewey, Bankers and Gen- 
eral Merchants. 

Clark Jno. L. Prop. Nursery, small 
Fruits a specialty, also Breeder 
Fancy Poultry. 



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BUEEAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTOEY. 



SHKn'''IEIjl>— CONTINUKI). 

Cory Samuel, Stone-mason. 

Cummings Wm. Proprietor Glenwood 
Farm, lireedor of Short - horn 
Cattle, Chester, White and Berk- 
shire Swine, and Fancy Poultry. 

Fisher Calvin, Pro]). Globe Hotel, 
Good teams furnished Customers 
at reasonable rates. 

Lawton Watson F. Stock lUiyer. 
NIaher Patrick, stone-mason. 

Moore D. G. &, Co. Dealer in Agricul- 
tural Implements. Cash i)aid for 
Butter and Eggs. 

Morgan Jas. L. Physician, Surgeon, 
and Druggist. 

Percival Abbie Miss, Dealer in Milli- 
nery ai.d l-'ancy Goods. 

Peterson Christian, Blacksmith. 

Peterson Jorgen, Police Constable. 

Stoddard David T. justice of Peace. 

LAMOILLE. 

Angier Bros., Dealers in Furniture, 
Groceries, Crockery and Glass- 
ware. 

Burnett J. Y. Dealer in Hard and 
Soft Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, 
Building Paper, &c., Farm Pumps 
and Eave- Spouting always on 
hand. Near Depot. 

Fassett E. W. & Co. Dealers in 
Clcneral Merchandise. 

Fassett Frank M. Book-keeiier, 

Frary R. B. Dealer in (leneral Mer- 
chandise. 

Hanover C. F. Proprietor I.anioiile 
House. 

HolbrOOk J. T. Manufacturer Medi- 
cines. 

Howard Frank M. Police Constable. 

Parks L. P. & Co. Grain Buyers and 
Dealers in Coal, Salt, Lime, Ce- 
ment, &c. 



Schmid Johan G. Saloon. 

Stevenson Geo. T. Druggist and 

Postmaster. 
Wade John, Stock Dealer. 

WYANET. 

Aldrich P. L. Proprietor F^llsworth 
House. 

Chapman E. A. Watchmaker and 
Jeweler. 

Craig James, General Stock Mer- 
chants. 

Fish C. B. Carpenter and Painter. 

Flemming Jno. I5arber. 

Houghton L. F. Dealer in all kinds of 
Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, 
Lime, Cement, Stucco, Hair, Coal, 
&c., near Depot. 

Hugo Albert, Mnfr. and Dealer in 
Driving and Draft Harness, Sad- 
dles, Collars, Robes and Blankets. 

Keithahan August, Restaurant and 
Boarding House. Confectionery, 
Cigars, and Tobacco. 

Kitchen Jos. L. Physician and Sur- 
geon. 

Montgomery Robt. insurance Agent. 

Nelson B. Groceries, Provisions, &c. 

Nichols David T. Ticket and Freight 
Agent, C. B. & Q. R. R. 

Spangler David, Dealer in Dry 
Goods, &c.. Postmaster. 

Stover & Clark Mrs. Millinery, Dress 
and Cloak Making. 

Streedain B. H. Boot and Shoe Maker. 

Summers G. W. Harness Maker. 

Way &, Houghton, Dealers in Hard- 
ware, Iron.'Nails, and Agricultural 
Implements, Stoves, Tinned, Jap- 
anned Ware, &c. Main Street. 

Wilcox & Fisher, Grain and Stock 
Dealers. 

Yearnshaw Jno. Groceries, Crockery, 
Glassware,, Flour, Fruits, Confec- 
tionery, &c. 

Young & Latty, Meat Market. 



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TISKILWA. 

Battey Owen W. Dealer in Lumber, 
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Grain,. Lime, 
Cement and Plaster. Agent C. 
R. I. & P. R. R. 

Boyden E. P. Proprietor Tiskihva 
House. 

Gibbs H. D. & Co. Dealers in Hard- 
ware, Stoves, Iron, Cutlery, &c. 

Gardner & Albrecht, Dry Goods, 

Groceries, Provisions, &c. 
Gudgell Wm. G. Dealer in Groceries, 

Provisions, Stock, &c. 
Le Favre Jno. F. Music Teacher, 

Tuner Pianos & Organs, Dealer 

in Music. 

Minteer Isaac A. Bridge Builder. 

Searle L. T. Attorney at Law. 

Sherwood David B. Editor and Prop- 
rietor Tiskihva Register. 

Slygh ChaS. C. Carriage and Wagon 
Manufacturer. 

Slygh Jno. A. Blacksmith. 

Wright Isaac, Carpenter. 

VAN OKIN. 

Bagaley Richard, Grain Dealer. 
Henderson Josiah, Blacksmith. 

Keel Jno. B. Hardware Dealer. 

Perkins Jno, Merchant. 

Shirk D. & Co. Dealers in Dry Goods, 
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, 
Groceries, Provisions, '&c. 

OTTVILLE. 

Stimmell J. A. & H. B. Blacksmiths 
and Wagon-makers, P.O. Hollo- 
wayville. 

AKISPIE TOWNSHIP. 

Lomax Abel, Miller, Sec. 9, P. O. 

Tiskihva. 
Nye Julius Dr. Physician, Sec. 35, P.O. 

Tiskihva. 
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CONCORD TOWNSHIP. 

Lyford Alford, Prop. Coal Mine, 

Sec. 30, P.O. Sheffield. 
Madison Jno. Q. Blacksmith, Sec. 2, 

P.O. Wyanet. 
Phelps E. S. Builder, Sec. 12, P.O. 

Wyanet. 

WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP. 

McCreedy J. M. Real Estate Dealer, 
Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington. 

ARLINGTON. 

Bettendorf Hubert, Groceries, &c. 
Booth Jno. T. Blacksmith. 
Briggs H. S. Carriage Manufacturer. 
Cookley Jno. C. Stock Dealer. 
Cooley Jno. Blacksmith and Machinist. 
Cooley & Gaynor, Meat Market and 

Stock De.alers. 
Dodge & Wilson, Hardware, Stovesi 

and Agricultural Implements. 

Grimes Jas. B. Proprietor Baldwin 
House. 

Hathorn J. E., M. D. Physician and 

Surgeon. 
Meriam F. B. Coal and Flour Dealer. 
Parke H. F. Carriage Painter. 

Warren Cyrus T. Grain Dealer. 

MALDEN. 

Hope F. A. Wholesale and Retail 
Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, and 
Smoking Articles. 

Hubbard J. W. Carpenter and Joiner. 

Osborn Leroy, Dealer in Hard and Soft 
Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Pickets, 
Sawed and Split Fence Posts, Salt, 
Lime, Cement, &c. 

Rackley Warren, Justice of the Peace, 
and Dealer in Agricultural Imple- 
ments. 



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BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIREOTOEY. 



MILO TOWNSHIP. 

Pardue Antbony A. I'hysican.sec 15, 

P.O. Milo. 

YORKTOWN. 

Ackley Saml. J. Wagon Maker and 

Blacksmith. 
Morrill F. Postmaster. 

MANLIUS. 

Allen P. J. & IV. C. Feed Mills, Corn 

Shellers, and Threshers. 
Garman J. H. Dealer in Dry doods. 

Groceries, Flour, i!\:c, 
Stoodley G. F. Physician and Surgeon. 

BUREAU JUNCTION. 

Martin Jas. H. Dealer in General 

Merchandise. 
Masters J. Sons. Proprietors of Bureau 

Valley and Leepertown Mills. 

Milling and Grain Business. 
Ramsey Jno. L. Proprietor Bureau 

House, Agent C- R. I- & P. R. R- 
White Edward, Dealer in General 

Merchandise, and Postmaster. 

OHIO. 

Chandler & Landers. Livery, Boarding 
and Sale Stable. 

Chase A. W. & Co. Drugs and Grocer- 
ies. 

Clasen & Harderson, Dry Goods, Gro- 
ceries, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, 
Hats, Cajis, in fact every thing 
found in a country store. Low 
prices, small profits, and quick 
returns is our motto. 

Mercer T. D. Physician and Surgeon. 

Richardson A. N. Physician aad Sur- 
geon. 

Scott A. R. Law, Real Estate, Insur- 
ance, and Collection Office. 

Walter Bros. & Co. General Retail 
Dealers of all kinds of Merchan- 
dise. 



MINERAL. 

Conibear E. H. General iSTerchandise. 
Crandell W. W. General Merchandise. 
Laird Andrew, Wagon Manufacturer. 
I/an Velzer Jno. Proprietor Coal Mine, 

Sec. 20. 

DOVER. 

Abarr N. H. .Agent Wilson Sewing 
Machine. 

Clark Saml. Dealer in Blooded Stock. 

Cook J. M. Prof. Principal of Normal 
and Business School. Year opens 
the first Tuesday in September. 
Tuition, $7.00 to $8.00 per term, 
payable in advance. Board $2.50 
to 1^3.25 per week. 

Smith A. J. Painter. 

Thompson Jno. Proprietor Hotel. 

PROVIDENCE. 

Carpenter Luther F. Machinist. 
Gushing Christopher C. Butcher. 
McKay Silas W. Blacksmith. 

LOVEJOY. 

Morgan J. H. & Co. Groceries, Boots, 
.Shoes, and Family Supplies. 

LIMERICK. 

Gray Cornelius, Physician and Sur- 
geon. 

NEPONSET. 

Clayberg Perry C. Physician. 

Fisher Henry, Tailor. 

Lee Myron H. Merchant. 

Morse & Vancourt, Hardware and 

-Agricultural Implements. 
Shoemaker W. W. Grocer. 
Taladay E. S. Blacksmith. 
Whaples W. 0. General Merchandise 

and Banker. 
Winn Erastus, Mason. 



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DE PUE. 

Banschbach Martin, Hotel and Lum- 
ber Dealer. 

Bernhard & Orthel, Dealers in General 
Merchandise. 

Ring Wm. Miller. 

Sclimidt Jacob, Billiard Saloon. 

HOIiLOWAYVILLE. 

Stadler Cliristian, Dealer in Dry 
Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, 
Hats, Caps, and a general assort- 
ment of Goods. 

SELBY TOWNSHIP. 

Adair & Austin, Coal Operators, Sec. 17, 

P. O. Princeton. 
Hill Jno. Merchant, Sec. 17, P. O. 

Princeton. 



Walton Bros. Coal Operators, Sec. 17, 
P. O. Princeton. 

GOLD TOWNSHIP. 

Simpson J. H. Teacher, Sec. 21, P. O. 
Sheffield. 

Wheelocic Geo. Blacksmith, and Manu- 
facturer of Carriages and Buggies 
and all Implements for General 
use, Sec. 22, P.O. Sheffield. 

NEW BEDFORD. 

Borland J. R. Tinsmith, Dealer in all 
kinds of Tinware. All kinds of 
Job Work done cheap. 

Craft Jno. W. Blacksmith. 

Hay W. L. & Son, Dealers in Dry 
Goods, Groceries, Boots & Shoes. 



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